Preheat oven to 350°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

In a small bowl stir flour,ground pecans, and salt until combined.

In a large bowl, beat the butter and gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add vanilla and beat until smooth and creamy...about 2 minutes.

Stir in flour mixture with heavy cream (if using) until combined.

Pinch off pieces of dough with rounded teaspoon. Form dough into a log.

Dip log in water and then roll in ground pecans to coat, using 1/4 cup of ground pecans at a time so they don't get too wet. Press pecans onto cookie to thoroughly coat. Reshape logs and place on prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 10- 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool on wire rack.

Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler, dip one end of cooled cookie in chocolate and place on baking sheet lined with wax paper. Cool in fridge until chocolate is set.

Enjoy!!!

Makes 2 1/2 to 4 dozen depending on how large or small you make the logs