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. Stir in remaining cake mix.
3. 3
   For each cookie, place 3 pecan halves, with ends touching in the center, on ungreased cookie sheet.
4. 4
   Place 1 teaspoon dough in center of each group of pecans.
5. 5
   Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until centers are slightly puffed and edges are set. Cool completely; remove from cookie sheet.
6. 6
   Frost with frosting. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.