Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE NUT TRUFFLE COOKIES

Category: Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 tbsp honey
6 oz chocolate chips
2 tbsp bourbon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sifted confectioners sugar
2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg and salt
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted and coarsely ground

In a saucepan, combine 1/4 cups butter, whipping cream and honey over medium-low heat. Stirring frequently, heat mixture to a simmer. Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in bourbon and vanilla.

In a large bowl, cream remaining 3/4 cup butter and confectioners sugar. In a medium bowl, combine flour, nutmeg and salt. Add dry ingredients and chocolate mixture to creamed mixture; stir until s soft dough forms. Cover dough and chill 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375. Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in pecans. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 6-8 minutes or until firm. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.