Fatal attraction chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

Directions

• 1 oz (solid) unsweetened chocolate
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 4 large eggs

Melt chocolate squares and shortening (do not boil). Stir in sugar and allow to cool. Spoon into a bowl, add vanilla and beat well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one.

• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup icing sugar

Combine flour and baking powder, add to creamed mixture and beat well. Fold in chocolate chips. Cover and chill for at least one hour.

Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll in icing sugar until coated. Place on baking sheets and bake at 350 F for 10 to 12 minutes.