Chocolate Snappers

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375.
2. 2
   Beat about half of the cake mix (dry), the shortening and eggs in large bowl on medium speed until smooth.
3. 3
   Stir in remaining cake mix.
4. 4
   For each cookie, place 3 pecan halves, with ends touching in center, on ungreased cookie sheet.
5. 5
   Place 1 teaspoon dough in center of each group of pecans.
6. 6
   Bake 8 to 10 minutes oruntil centers are slightly puffed and edges are set.
7. 7
   Cool completely; remove from cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Frost with frosting.