Instructions: Combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan; cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate and butter melt. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, flour, and chopped pecans. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Press a pecan half into the center of each cookie. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 7 minutes. (Do not overbake.) Remove cookies to wire racks to cool.

Yield: 5 dozen (1 per serving).

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