Christmas Cookies

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Combine oil, egg, milk, melted chocolate, and vanilla in a small mixing bowl, stirring well. Make a well in center of flour mixture; add oil mixture, and mix until smooth. Stir in pecans.

Spread batter evenly in a greased 8 inch square pan. Bake at 400° for 10 to 15 minutes or until set. Cut into 2 inch bars while warm.

Yield: 16 bars.

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