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Submitted by: DeeAnn Portra from Turtle Lake, ND
Originally shared on the web 02/01/2012

1 c. butter-flavored shortening
¾ c. sugar
½ c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs, beaten
2 T. milk
1 t. vanilla extract
2 T. baking cocoa
2-1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking soda
½ t. salt
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chunks

In a large bowl, beat shortening and sugars; blend in eggs, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients except pecans and chocolate chunks; add to shortening mixture, blending well. Fold in pecans and chocolate chunks. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets; bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Makes 6 dozen