1/2 c. shortening
1 2/3 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 c. sifted all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. milk
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Sifted confectioners' sugar

Preheat oven to moderate, 350 degrees if you use a shiny metal cookie sheet or 325 degrees for a dark metal cookie sheet.

Cream together thoroughly the shortening, sugar and vanilla. Beat in eggs; then beat in chocolate. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.

Measure milk; blend dry ingredients into the batter alternately with the milk. Add nuts.

Chill 3 hours, then form into 1" balls. Roll balls in confectioners' sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet 2" or 3" apart.

Place cookie sheet in center of oven; bake cookies for about 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Remove from the cookie sheet with a turner and place on racks or paper toweling to cool. When cool, store in container with a tight lid.

These are the 4-H cookies that I am taking to the fair this year.