Chocolate Chip Cookies

(Made with white beans)

1/2 cup cooked white beans
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup pecans (or walnuts) chopped

Beat beans and sugar together. Add eggs and vanilla. In separate bowl sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add flour mixture to bean/sugar mixture. Stir until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Cover and refrigerate dough for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Drop by tablespoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 10-15 minutes depending on size of cookies. Makes 4 dozen.

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(Source: "Basic Food Storage Cookbook", South Jordan Utah River Stake, 2003, pg. 32)