Chocolate Pixies

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the shortening and chocolate in a bowl over hot water; cool slightly.
2. 2
   Take off heat and using an electric mixer, blend in the sugar.
3. 3
   Beat in eggs--one at a time beating for 1 minute after each addition.
4. 4
   Add the vanilla.
5. 5
   Add the flour, powder, and salt and mix well.
6. 6
   Chill for 15 minutes as the dough will be very soft.
7. 7
   Put the confectioners sugar in a shallow bowl so you can put the rolled balls in it.
8. 8
   Roll dough into balls the size of a walnut and roll in the confectioners sugar.
9. 9
   Bake in a 300 degree oven for 12-15 minutes.
10. 10
    Should be soft to touch in oven; should be chewy when done.