Chocolate Truffle Cookies

1. In a microwave or double boiler, melt unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup of chocolate chips and butter; cool for 10 minutes.

2. In a mixing bowl, beat sugar and eggs for 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla and the chocolate mixture.

3. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; beat into chocolate mixture.

4. Stir in remaining chocolate chips.

5. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours.

6. Remove about 1 cup of dough. With lightly floured hands, roll into 1 inch balls.

7. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly puffed and set. Cool on pan 3-4 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Repeat with remaining dough.

9. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Yield: about 4 dozen

Source: Taste of Home