4 oz Unsweetened chocolate; cut

-up 3 Eggs; beaten

1 1/2 c Granulated sugar

1/2 c Cooking oil

2 ts Baking powder

2 ts Vanilla extract

2 c All-purpose flour

Powdered sugar; sifted 48 Milk chocolate kisses with s

-tripes Recipe by: BH&G, Christmas Cookies 1994 Stir the chocolate in a small heavy saucepan over low heat until melted. Cool. Combine the eggs, sugar, melted chocolate, oil, baking powder and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Gradually add the flour, stirring until combined. Cover; chill for 2 hours, or until easy to handle. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Shape the dough into 1 1/4-inch balls; roll in powdered sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops cracked. While still hot, press a kiss into the center of each cookie. Cool on a wire rack. Penny Halsey (ATBN65B). -----