Fudge Meltaways

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the chopped pecans and chocolate chips.
3. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• The origin of the classic Fudge Meltaways cookie recipe is unknown, but it has been around since the early 1900s.
• This recipe is similar to a classic fudge cookie, but without the chocolate fudge layer.
• Adding chopped nuts to the cookie dough is optional, but it gives the cookies a nice crunchy texture.