Lace Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Line baking sheet with foil; melt butter. Grind pecans (1 cup) and sugar in food processor.
3. 3
   Combine nut mixture, flour, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Beat together butter, vanilla and egg; stir into flour mixture.
5. 5
   Mix well and divide batter into thirds.
6. 6
   Chop cherries and raisins; stir into 1/3 of mix along with oats.
7. 7
   Drop by teaspoonfuls about 3 inches apart. Bake about 8 minutes or until golden brown.
8. 8
   Drop next 1/3 of mix by teaspoonfuls.
9. 9
   Flatten slightly and place a pecan half on top. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
10. 10
    Drop remaining 1/3 of mix by teaspoon about 5 inches apart; flatten slightly.
11. 11
    Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Melt chocolate chips and drizzle melted chocolate over tops of plain cookies or all.