Ingredients:
4 unsweetened chocolate squares ( 4-ounces)
1/4 cup butter
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
powdered sugar, for rolling dough in
Directions:
In a large heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
Beat in sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
Stir in vanilla.
Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Stir into mixture. Fold in nuts. Chill for about 30 minutes.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Arrange on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 300F for 18-20 minutes. Remove from sheets to wire racks. Cool.
Store Airtight.
Servings: Serve
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 68 min.