Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Thoroughly cream 1/2 cup shortening, 1 2/3 cups granulated
sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla.

Beat in 2 eggs, then two 1 ounce sq unsweetened chocolate,
melted.

Sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking power, and
l/2 tsp. salt; Add alternately with l/3 cup milk. Add l/4 cup chopped walnuts
if desired.

Chill 3 hours. Form in l-inch balls; roll in powdered
sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet 2 to 3 inches apart. Bake in moderate 350
degree oven for 12-15 minutes. Cool slightly, remove from pan. Makes 4 doz.