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-1/2 cup sifted confectioner's sugar
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-2 cups all-purpose flour
-2/3 cup finely chopped nuts
-1 package (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided
In large mixing bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until creamy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour and nuts. Stir in 1 1/2 cups morsels. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until set and light golden brown on bottom. Cool for 2 minutes on baking sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Microwave remaining morsels in heavy-duty plastic bag on high power for 30-45 seconds; knead. Microwave at additional 10-15 second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag; squeeze to drizzle over cookies. Refrigerate cookies for about 5 minutes or until choclate is set. Store at room temperature in airtight container.
Yield: 12 servings.
For a spicier cookie, add 2-2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon to flour before adding to butter-sugar mixture.
