Mississippi Mud Cookies

I decided to let Ava pick what we would be baking. The book has big color photos of every recipe. I handed her the book and she said,"I want something chocolatey." I taught her well apparently :) She picked Mississippi Mud Cookies. They have pecans in them, so I probably wouldn't have picked them on my own. All I have to say is, "THANK YOU AVA!!!!" I really liked these and so did Jason, who really isn't a sweets fan. After we went and bought all the ingredients, my helper ditched me to watch Thumbelina. It was okay though because I had another helper attached to me. Darcy had been sick all week and only wanted to be held.

Funny how she doesn't look all that bad when she is in your arms. I actually made another batch of these for tonight's book club meeting, only I am going to take vanilla ice cream and make sandwiches out of them. Here is the recipe:

1 C semi sweet chocolate chips

1/2 C butter, softened

1 C sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 C all purpose flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 C chopped pecans

1/2 C milk chocolate chips (you can use semi sweet if you want)

miniature marshmallows

-Microwave 1 C of semisweet choc. chips for one minute or until smooth stirring frequently

-Beat butter and sugar at medium speed until creamy; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Beat in vanilla and melted chocolate.

-Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in chopped pecans and 1/2 C milk choc. chips.

-Drop dough by heaping tablespoons onto parchment paper- lined baking sheets. Press 3 (I personally think 5 is better) marshmallows on to each cookie.

- Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Enjoy!!!