2 c. sugar
1/2 c. vegetable oil
4 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sifted powdered sugar

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large mixing bowl, beat at medium speed until blended. Add eggs, vanilla - mix well.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add about one-fourth of dry mixture at a time to chocolate mixture, mixing after each addition. Cover and chill dough at least 2 hours.

Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in powdered sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees - 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Makes 8 dozen.