Ingredients
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2 unsweetened chocolate squares (1 oz each)
1/3 cup butter (refrigerator temp for electric mixer, slightly softened for hand mixing, margarine or shortening can)
6 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation
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Melt chocolate in a double boiler or very slowly in the microwave; set aside to cool.
Cream butter, cream cheese and sugar well.
Add chocolate then beat in egg and vanilla.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
Fill cookie press and form cookies on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375\u00b0F for 10-12 minutes. Checking for a slightly set or very slightly browned cookie at 10 minutes. If needed, bake another 1-2 minutes.
Remove cookies from baking sheet while warm & transfer to wire rack to cool.
Decorate if desired or enjoy them plain. Store in an air-tight container and layered between foil or waxed paper, if needed. These cookies freeze well.
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