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Chocolate Pixies


Recipe Information
Source:
Laura in Missouri

Serves/Makes:about 4 dozen

Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
  • 4 squares (1 oz (28 grm) each) unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 cups (475 ml) all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 cups (475 ml) granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Powdered sugar for rolling
Preparation
  • In small saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • In large mixer bowl, combine melted chocolate mixture, 1 cup (225 ml) of the flour, granulated sugar, eggs, baking powder and salt.
  • Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining 1 cup (225 ml) flour and the nuts.
  • Cover; refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 300 deg.
  • Shape rounded tspfuls of dough into 1-inch balls; roll in powdered sugar.
  • Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
  • Remove immediately.
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