Chocolate Dipped Pecan Lace Cookies

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

packed light brown sugar

4 tbsp

salted butter (softened)

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

large egg

1 tbsp

light corn syrup

1/3 cup

all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/4 tsp

salt

1 1/2 cups

pecan halves (finely chopped and divided (See Cook's note))

2 cups

milk or semi sweet chocolate chips

1 tbsp

solid vegetable shortening or solid coconut oil.