Acorns

Directions

1. 1
   This is an easy yet elegant butter-pecan cookie shaped to resemble an acorn and dipped in melted chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
3. 3
   In a large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, 3/4 cup chopped pecans and vanilla on medium speed until well blended.
4. 4
   Add flour and baking powder and mix well, using low speed.
5. 5
   Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
6. 6
   Slightly flatten by pressing balls onto un-greased cookie sheets; pinch tops to point to resemble acorns.
7. 7
   Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 375F (190C).
8. 8
   Remove from oven and cool on wire racks.
9. 9
   In top of a double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate chips, stirring until smooth.
10. 10
    Remove from heat; keep double boiler over water.
11. 11
    Dip large ends of cooled cookies into melted chocolate, then roll in chopped pecans.
12. 12
    Cool to set chocolate.
13. 13
    Yield: 3 dozen.