Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup firmly-packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Topping
  • 1/3 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • chocolate frosting, if desired

Method

  • Melt the chocolate; I prefer melting in the microwave for just a few seconds, stirring, repeat until it's done.
  • Combine that and everything else except the topping stuff. Chill at least 1 hour.
  • Combine oats and 2 T. confectioners sugar.
  • Drop chilled dough by rounded teaspoon onto greased cookie sheets. Flatten to about 1/4-inch with glass greased and dipped in the oat and sugar mixture.
  • Bake at 350 for 12 - 15 minutes. Cool; then frost.