Source:

Laura in Missouri

Serves/Makes:about 4 dozen

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
• 4 squares (1 oz (28 grm) each) unsweetened chocolate
• 2 cups (475 ml) all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 cups (475 ml) granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped walnuts or pecans
• Powdered sugar for rolling

Preparation

• In small saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Cool.
• In large mixer bowl, combine melted chocolate mixture, 1 cup (225 ml) of the flour, granulated sugar, eggs, baking powder and salt.
• Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in remaining 1 cup (225 ml) flour and the nuts.
• Cover; refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
• Heat oven to 300 deg.
• Shape rounded tspfuls of dough into 1-inch balls; roll in powdered sugar.
• Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
• Remove immediately.

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