Chocolate Thumbprints(1993 Brownie Bake-Off Winner) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1/2 c. margarine
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, separated
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
3/4 c. finely chopped nuts

Preparation

Melt chocolate over hot water; cool.
Cream the margarine. Add melted chocolate.
Add sugar, egg yolk and vanilla; mix thoroughly.
Sift flour and salt; add to mixture.
Slightly beat egg white with fork.
Roll dough into balls (about 1 teaspoon per ball).
Dip in egg white to coat.
Roll in nuts.
Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Make thumbprint in each gently.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Take out immediately. Place 3 to 4 chocolate chips in thumbprint.
When melted, spread evenly.