8 oz German's sweet chocolate

1 tb Butter

2 Egg

3/4 c Sugar

1/4 c Flour; sifted

1/4 ts Baking powder

1/4 ts Cinnamon

1/8 ts Salt

1/2 ts Vanilla

3/4 c Pecans; finely chopped

Melt chocolate and butter over hot water, cool. Beat eggs until foamy, add sugar, 2 T. at a time. Beta until thickened, blend in chocolate. Add flour, baking powder, slat and cinnamon. Blend. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350~F until cookies feel "set" when lightly touched, about 8-10 min. Cool slightly on sheet. Margaret Garland DFYX18A Source: Prize Winning Recipes from the State Fair of Texas, 1976. -----