1/2 c. Crisco
1 2/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 (1 oz.) sqs. Baker's chocolate, melted
2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. milk
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Sifted confectioners' sugar

Cream shortening, sugar, vanilla thoroughly. Beat in eggs, then chocolate. Sift dry ingredients together, add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, blending well after each addition. Stir in nuts. Chill 2 to 3 hours. Form in 1 inch balls. Roll in confectioners' sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet 2 to 3 inches apart. Bake in 350 degree oven about 15 minutes. Cool slightly before removing from pan. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.