Chocolate Chews - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
2 tsp. vanilla
2 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 c. sifted enriched flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. milk
1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 2/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar and vanilla together.
Beat eggs and add to mixture, then add melted chocolate.
Sift dry ingredients together, adding alternately with first mixture and milk.
Blend well after each addition.
Stir in nuts (if using).
Chill 2 to 3 hours.
Form balls, 1-inch in diameter.
Roll in powdered sugar and place on greased baking sheet, 2 to 3 inches apart.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 20 minutes.