1 c. semi sweet chocolate pieces
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 c. salad oil
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. nuts (optional)
Powdered sugar

Melt chocolate pieces, combine with brown sugar, salad oil, add eggs one at a time, add vanilla. Combine with flour, baking powder and salt, mix until well blended. Add nuts, if wanted. Chill well, about 1 1/4 hours. Drop teaspoons of dough in powdered sugar, roll until well covered. Put on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on rack.