Chocolate Chews

Name: Chocolate Chews
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 2 tsp. vanilla; 2 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted; 2 c. sifted enriched flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/3 c. milk; 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar; 1 2/3 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. walnuts (optional)

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
2 tsp. vanilla
2 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 c. sifted enriched flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. milk
1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 2/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. walnuts (optional)

Directions

1

Cream shortening, sugar and vanilla together.
2

Beat eggs and add to mixture, then add melted chocolate.
3

Sift dry ingredients together, adding alternately with first mixture and milk.
4

Blend well after each addition.
5

Stir in nuts (if using).
6

Chill 2 to 3 hours.
7

Form balls, 1-inch in diameter.
8

Roll in powdered sugar and place on greased baking sheet, 2 to 3 inches apart.
9

Bake in 350° oven for 20 minutes.