Step 1

Preheat oven to 325º F.

Step 2

Microwave chocolate in smalluncoveredmicrowave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; STIR.If pieces retain some of their original shapemicrowave at additional 10- to 15-second intervalsstirring just until melted.Cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Combine flourcinnamon and cayenne in medium bowl.Beat brown sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until light and fluffy.Beat in melted chocolate.Stir in flour mixture until blended.Stir in pecans.

Step 4

Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.Flatten with bottom of glass dipped in sugar.

Step 5

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are set.Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.