2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
4 sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 c. sifted all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped walnuts, optional
Powdered sugar
4 eggs
1/2 c. melted shortening

Beat eggs with sugar and vanilla. Blend in melted chocolate and shortening. Sift dry ingredients together, stir into chocolate mixture. Add walnuts. Chill several hours or overnight. Shape into balls and roll in powdered sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake in moderate 350 degree oven 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven before they look done, for a moist chewey cookie. Yields about 4 dozen cookies.