Yield: 48 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 ounces | Chocolate, unsweetened |
| ½ cup | Oil |
| 2 cups | Sugar |
| 4 \N | Eggs |
| 2 teaspoons | Vanilla |
| 2 cups | Flour |
| 2 teaspoons | Baking powder |
| ½ teaspoon | Salt |
| \N \N | Confectioners' sugar |
Melt chocolate and mix with oil and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients and blend into creamed mixture.
Chill 2 hours and roll in balls.
Roll in confectioner's sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet 2-3 inches apart. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly; remove from pan. Yields 4 dozen.
From:Virginia Hospitality, 15th Anniversary edition, 1990.