Mud Pie Cookies

These are divine, the most preferred cookie at my house.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 70

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

Directions

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