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Chocolate Shortbread Olé

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Definitely not your average shortbread. Featuring rich chocolate shortbread with chopped pecans and a hint of cayenne, this cookie has a unique south of the border flair.

Estimated Times:
Preparation - 10 min | Cooking - 10 min | Yields - 42 (3 1/2 dozen) cookies

Ingredients:

8 oz. NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® CHOCOLATIER 53% Cacao Dark Chocolate Baking Bar, broken into small pieces
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 325º F.

MICROWAVE chocolate in small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 45 seconds; STIR. If pieces retain some of their original shape, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted. Cool to room temperature.

COMBINE flour, cinnamon and cayenne in medium bowl. Beat brown sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate. Stir in flour mixture until blended. Stir in pecans.

SHAPE dough into 1-inch balls; place 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with bottom of glass dipped in sugar.

BAKE for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are set. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

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Perfect recipe
Submitted Date: September 2008
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Reviewed by: R. Ryan, Torrance, CA
Comments: This recipe is perfect for making Chocolate Shortbread Ole!

So Good!
Submitted Date: September 2008
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Reviewed by: j. v,
Comments: A very good cookie, and so easy to make. Definately a new family favirote!

Yummy Chocolate Shorbread Ole'
Submitted Date: September 2008
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Reviewed by: p. johnson, Lufkin, TX
Comments: I make these cookie and they was easy and very good My husband love cayenne pepper and went he bit into this cookie he said that this cookie is going to be his favortes.He taken the rest of them to work with him.I definatey will be making these again for him.

Chocolate Cookie Re-defined
Submitted Date: August 2008
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Reviewed by: J. Barragan,
Comments: This cookie is a must for the chocolate fan, lover, and connoisseur alike. The perfect blend of chocolate and cayenne not only delights the palate, but it brings warm fuzzies to the tummy as well. Delicious alone or with coffee or even beer.

Yummy shortbread cookie
Submitted Date: August 2008
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Reviewed by: J. Buettell, Denver, IA
Comments: I'm not a big shortbread fan, but these were very good. Nice and chocolatie and moist. Fun to make.

YUMMM
Submitted Date: July 2008
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Reviewed by: K. Lunardi, Citrus Heights, CA
Comments: These are very good and easy to make. If you really like spice I'd add a little more cayenne

Chocolate Shortbread Ole
Submitted Date: March 2008
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Reviewed by: E. Hascall, KAILUA, HI
Comments: Fantastic "adult" cookie. It has the nice kick of pepper and a deep chocolate. Will try pistachios next time...real soon.

Yummy
Submitted Date: December 2007
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Reviewed by: L. Paladino, CORAOPOLIS, PA
Comments: If you like the shortbread consistency this is a great recipe.

Good, but a small warning
Submitted Date: December 2007
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Reviewed by: L. S,
Comments: The first time I made the dough, I followed the directions to the word, and as a result, they somehow came out too crumbly to flatten out with the glass. So I dumped that batch and re-made the dough. This time I beat in the dry ingredients with the mixer instead of by hand with a wooden spoon. This resulted in a much more moist dough, so I was able to flatten out the cookies and bake with no problem. They were delicious- velvety chocolate-y, with a little kick of heat.

A BIG Favorite!
Submitted Date: December 2007
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Reviewed by: C. C,
Comments: This is an excellent cookie recipe -- the 2nd year I have used it for Christmas giveways. Here are two changes I made -- I increased the cayenne to 3/8 teaspoon and used pistachios instead of pecans. Fantastic!

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