Friday, April 25, 2014

Chocolate Chews

1/2c. shortening (may use butter or margarine)
1&2/3c. sugar
1t. vanilla
2 eggs
2 oz. (1 oz. each) unsweetened chocolate squares, melted
2c. flour
2t. baking powder
1/2t. salt
1/3c. milk
1/2c. chopped nuts (optional)
1/2c. powdered sugar

Cream shortening, sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.  Beat in eggs and melted chocolate.  Sift dry ingredients; add alternately with milk.  Stir in nuts.  Chill 2-3 hours.  Form in 1-inch balls; roll in powdered sugar; place on greased cookie sheet 2 or 3 inches apart.  Bake at 350℉ for 12 min.  Makes 3 dozen cookies.

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