Rachael Ray

By cnash

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 2/3 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 3 squares unsweetened chocolate (2 ounces each), melted
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
• Confectioners' sugar, for rolling cookies

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from rachaelray.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl and set aside.

Cream together the shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add the vanilla and mix until combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, and combine until well-blended. Add the chocolate and mix.

Add the milk and flour mixture, a little at a time, alternately to the chocolate mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in the walnuts, if using.

Pre-heat the oven to 350°F. Form the dough into 1-inch balls and roll the balls in confectioners' sugar. Bake on greased cookie sheet for 14-16 minutes.