Mud Pie Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 cups flour
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
powdered sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Beat shortening and sugar together.
Add eggs and melted chocolate; beat well.
Stir in flour and baking powder; dough will be sticky.
Refrigerate dough until well-chilled.
Form dough into small balls, then roll each ball in powdered sugar before placing on a baking sheet.
Bake 11 minutes at 350 degrees; they should be soft and moist.