Thimble Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. butter
1 slightly beaten egg white
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 unbeaten egg yolk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
pecans, finely chopped

Preparation

Sift together the flour and salt.
Cream the butter and gradually add brown sugar; cream well.
Blend in unbeaten egg yolk and vanilla.
Add the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Chill dough well and shape into 1-inch balls.
Dip in slightly beaten egg white and then into finely chopped pecans.
Place on ungreased baking sheet and make a thumbprint in the center of the cookie; use floured thumb or thimble.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.