Chocolate Crisps

Directions

1. 1
   Combine shortening and chocolate in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add 1 1/2 cups sugar and eggs. Beat well with an electric mixer.
2. 2
   Sift together flour and baking powder in a small mixing bowl. Add half of flour mixture to chocolate mixture, stirring until well blended. Stir in vanilla. Add remaining flour mixture, stirring well.
3. 3
   Coat hands well with powdered sugar, and roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Lightly sift powdered sugar over cookies.
4. 4
   Bake at 325° for 15 minutes. Cool slightly on cookie sheets. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.