Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BRITTLE

Category: Candy

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp salt
2 cups flour
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1 cup chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 375.

Beat butter, sugar, vanilla extract and salt in large mixer bowl. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in 1 1/2 cups morsels and nuts. Press into ungreased jelly-roll pan.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and set. Cool until just slightly warm.

Microwave remaining 1/2 cup morsels in small, heavy-duty plastic bag on HIGH (100%) power for 30 to 45 seconds; knead. Microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag; squeeze to drizzle over cookie. Allow chocolate to cool and set; break cookie into irregular pieces.

NOTE: Including nuts helps keep these cookies moist.