2 (4 oz.) pkgs. sweet chocolate
1 tbsp. butter
2 eggs
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. flour
6 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. salt
3/4 c. chopped pecans
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Melt chocolate and butter in top of double boiler over hot water, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Beat eggs very well. Add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating constantly until thickened and light color. Blend in chocolate mixture; add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Blend well, then stir in pecans and vanilla. Drop by teaspoon onto greased baking sheets. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) about 10 minutes. Cool, then store in a tightly covered container.