Chocolate Surprise Cookies

These are the best cookies on the planet. I got the recipe from a book called best-loved cookies"."

Steps

Preheat oven to 375f.

Combine flour , cocoa , baking powder and baking soda in medium bowl.

Set aside.

Beat butter , brown sugar and 1 / 2 cup granulated sugar with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy.

Beat in eggs and vanilla.

Gradually add flour mixture and 1 / 2 cup pecans.

Beat well.

Cover dough.

Refrigerate 15 minutes or until firm enough to roll into balls.

Place remaining 1 / 2 cup pecans and 1 tablespoons sugar in shallow dish.

Roll tablespoonful of dough around 1 caramel candy , covering completely.

Press one side into nut mixture.

Place , nut side up , on ungreased cookie sheet.

Repeat with additional dough and candies , placing 3 inches apart.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set and slightly cracked.

Let stand on cookie sheet 2 minutes.

Transfer cookies to wire rack.

Cool completely.

Place white chocolate chips in a small resealable plastic freezer bag.

Seal bag.

Microwave at medium 2 minutes.

Continue microwaving in one minute interva.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, pecans, chocolate-covered caramel candies, white chocolate chips