Chocolate Pecan Malted Cookies recipe

2 cups butter-flavored shortening
2 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cups chocolate malted milk powder
4 teaspoons chocolate syrup
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups milk chocolate chips
2 cups chopped pecans

Combine shortening, brown sugar, malted milk powder, chocolate syrup and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Beat for 2 minutes. Add eggs and beat for 1 minute. Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans.

Shape into 2-inch balls and place about 3-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake at 375 degrees F for about 10 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets before moving to wire racks.

Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.