Chocolate Crackles

Directions

1. 1
   Combine cake mix, eggs, vanilla, water and shortening.
2. 2
   Stir with spoon until mixed well.
3. 3
   Stir in pecans.
4. 4
   Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll each in powdered sugar.
5. 5
   Place 1 1/2 inches apart on well-greased cookie sheets.
6. 6
   Bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes.
7. 7
   (Cookies will be very soft when removed from oven.) Cool on a wire rack.
8. 8
   Yields 5 1/2 dozen.