Chocolate Drop Cookies

I have a theory that a recipe stained and tattered from use must be good.  Such is the case with these yummy cookies!

1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 squares unsweetened baking chocolate
1/2 c. shortening, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift four, salt and baking powder together.  Melt chocolate and add to melted shortening.  Add sugar, egg, milk and then sifted dry ingredients.  Let stand 10 minutes.  Drop from teaspoon onto greased baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes.  Frost if desired.  Makes about 2 dozen cookies.