Chocolate Thumbprints(1993 Brownie Bake-Off Winner)

• 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

1. Melt chocolate over hot water; cool.
2. Cream the margarine. Add melted chocolate.
3. Add sugar, egg yolk and vanilla; mix thoroughly.
4. Sift flour and salt; add to mixture.
5. Slightly beat egg white with fork.
6. Roll dough into balls (about 1 teaspoon per ball).
7. Dip in egg white to coat.
8. Roll in nuts.
9. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
10. Make thumbprint in each gently.
11. Bake at 350u0b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
12. Take out immediately. Place 3 to 4 chocolate chips in thumbprint.
13. When melted, spread evenly.

unsweetened chocolate, margarine, sugar, egg, vanilla, chocolate chips, flour, salt, nuts

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=357305 (may not work)