Melt in saucepan:
4 squares chocolate
1/4 cup shortening
Cool and add:
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, one at a time
1 teaspoon vanilla
Sift together:
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Combine flour mixture with chocolate
Chill until firm.
Form teaspoon sized balls
Roll in confectioners sugar
Place on cookie sheet
Bake at 350° for about 8 minutes