Chocolate dixies

 
                              Chocolate Dixies
 
 Recipe By     : Diana Rattray 
 Serving Size  : 36   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cookies                          Chocolate
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2      cups          flour
    2      teaspoons     baking powder
      1/2  teaspoon      salt
      1/4  cup           butter or margarine
    4      squares       chocolate
    2      cups          sugar
    4                    eggs
      1/2  cup           nuts -- chopped
                         confectioner's sugar
 
 Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.  Melt butter or margarine and
chocolate in saucepan over low heat.  Remove from heat and cool slightly. Blend
in sugar and eggs, one at a time.  Beat 1 minute each.	Add chopped nuts and
dry ingredients; mix well.  Chill at least 1 hour.  Shape in small balls (1
tablespoon dough).  Roll in confectioners' sugar.  Place on greased cookie
sheet.	Bake in 300 degree oven for 18 to 20 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.
                     
 
 
 
 
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