Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           white sugar
     3/4  cup           butter or margarine -- softened
   1                    egg
   2      teaspoons     vanilla extract
   2 1/4  cups          all-purpose flour
   1      teaspoon      baking powder
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
   4      ounces        unsweetened chocolate -- melted

Preparation:

1. Cream sugar and butter in mixer till creamy. Add eggs and vanilla, beat till well mixed. 2. Blend in flour, baking powder, and salt. Continue beating until well mixed. Beat in melted chocolate on low speed just until mixed. 3. Shape into slightly flattened balls (rounded teaspoonfuls). Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 7-8 minutes or until set. Cool for about a minute, then remove to wire racks to cool. Makes 4 dozen