1/2 c. vegetable shortening
4 sq. unsweetened chocolate
2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. sugar
4 eggs, unbeaten
2 tsp. vanilla
Confectioners' sugar

Melt together shortening and chocolate. Sift together flour and baking powder. Add sugar to chocolate, stirring until smooth. Add eggs singly, beating well after each; add vanilla. Add flour mixture; blend thoroughly. Chill dough 2-3 hours.