2 1/4 c. unbleached flour
3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. sugar
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. sugar
1 c. softened butter
2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 c. chopped pecans
Rolo caramels

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine flour, cocoa and baking soda. In large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar, brown sugar and butter until fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs. Add flour mixture. Stir 1/2 cup pecans. Flour hands, shape 1 tablespoon dough around unwrapped caramel. In small bowl, combine 1/2 cup pecans and 1 tablespoon sugar. Press one side of each ball into pecan mixture. Place nut side up, 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on sheet. Cool completely on racks. Makes 4 dozen.