Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts

Method

  • With a mixer, cream the butter; add brown sugar, egg and vanilla.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, salt and cinnamon.
  • Blend into the butter mixture.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts.
  • Cover and chill until firm (can be refrigerated over night).
  • Between palms of hands, roll small pieces of dough into 1-inch rounds and dredge in powdered sugar.
  • Place on lightly greased cookie sheets--about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in 375 degree oven for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, cool 5 minutes on cookie sheets before removing to racks.
  • Store in airtight container.