| 4 | ounces | chocolate unsweetened | unsweetened, cut up |
| 3 | large | eggs | beaten |
| 1 1/2 | cups | sugar | granulated |
| 1/2 | cup | vegetable oil | |
| 2 | teaspoons | baking powder | |
| 2 | teaspoons | vanilla extract | |
| 2 | cups | flour, all-purpose | |
| 1 | x | powdered sugar | sifted* |
| 48 | each | chocolate kisses | with stripes* |
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 F.
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.