Chocolate Crackle Tops

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 C. shortening
• 1 2/3 C. sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
• 2 C. flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2/3 C. milk
• 1/2 C. chopped nuts
• Confectionery sugar (for rolling)

INSTRUCTIONS

Cream shortening, sugar and vanilla thoroughly. Beat in eggs, add melted chocolate. Add alternately dry ingredients and milk. Add walnuts (optional). Chill for 3 hours. Form 1″ balls. Roll in confectionery sugar. Place on greased cookie sheets 2 – 3″ apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 mins.

Recipe by Diane