Chocolate Crinkles

One of our Christmas cookie recipes.  The recipe makes a ton and is super decadent, so it's definitely a once a year treat.

Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
2 1 ounce squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
2cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Powdered sugar

Preparation

1. Cream shortening, granulated sugar, and vanilla thoroughly.
2. Beat eggs, then chocolate.
3. Sift together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, blending well after each addition.
4. Stir in walnuts.
5. Chill 2-3 hours.
6. Form 1 inch balls, then roll in powdered sugar.
7. Place on greased cookie sheet 2-3 inches apart.
8. Bake in oven at 350* for 15 minutes.
9. Cool slightly before removing from pan.
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