Instructions

• For the cookie dough:
• Cream together vegetable shortening and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add vanilla extract and beat in the eggs, one at a time.
• Melt the chocolate squares and stir into the mixture.
• In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and table salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
• Fold in the black walnuts.
• Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
• For baking the cookies:
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar to coat.
• Place the coated balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
• Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.