Chocolate Pecan Malted Cookies

Yield: about 3 1/2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups butter-flavored shortening
• 2 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
• 1 cups chocolate malted milk powder
• 4 teaspoons chocolate syrup
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Combine shortening, brown sugar, malted milk powder, chocolate syrup and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Beat for 2 minutes.
2. Add eggs and beat for 1 minute.
3. Combine flour, baking soda and salt.
4. Gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
5. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans.
6. Shape into 2 inch balls and place about 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 10 minutes.
8. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets before moving to wire racks.