1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
2 squares (2 ounces) unsweetened chocolate, melted, or 2 envelopes liquid chocolate
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Powdered sugar, optional

Preparation Instructions:

1. In large bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Beat in the eggs and chocolate.

2. Stir in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk. Add the nuts.

3. Chill dough if necessary. Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar, if used.

4. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes or just until cookies are firm in the center.

6. Remove from cookie sheets and cool on racks. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired.