Chocolate Pixies

Makes 4 dozen (24 servings).

from Allrecipes, Submitted by April P.

1/4 cup butter

4 (1 ounce) squares

  unsweetened chocolate

2 cups white sugar

4 egg

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup confectioners' sugar

  for decoration

Directions

Melt butter and chocolate together over low heat or in the microwave.

In a medium bowl, mix eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in melted chocolate mixture. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt . Stir dry ingredients into the egg mixture by hand until well blended. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 300 degrees (150 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Shape rounded teaspoonfuls into balls and roll in confectioners' sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until firm to touch.