Thimble Cookies

Name: Thimble Cookies
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

9 ingredients

8 steps

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

Directions

1

Sift together the flour and salt.
2

Cream the butter and gradually add brown sugar; cream well.
3

Blend in unbeaten egg yolk and vanilla.
4

Add the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
5

Chill dough well and shape into 1-inch balls.
6

Dip in slightly beaten egg white and then into finely chopped pecans.
7

Place on ungreased baking sheet and make a thumbprint in the center of the cookie; use floured thumb or thimble.
8

Bake at 375° for 12 to 15 minutes.