Servings: Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

¼ cup butter ¼ cup butter
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
2 cups flour 2 cups flour
2 cups sugar 2 cups sugar
4 eggs 4 eggs
2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. salt
½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped

In 1 quart saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat; 8 to 10 minutes.
Cool.
In large mixing bowl, combine melted chocolate mixture, 1 cup flour, sugar, eggs, baking powder, and salt.
Beat at medium speed until well mixed.
By hand, stir in remaining 1 cup flour and nuts, if desired.
Cover and refrigerate until firm; 2 hours or overnight.
Heat oven to 300°.
Shape teaspoonsful of dough into 1-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar.
Place 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
Remove immediately and cool.