A chocolate gem is a small chocolate candy that is typically made from chocolate and sugar. It can also include other ingredients such as nuts, dried fruit, and spices.
Melt chocolate.
Combine with sugar and oil.
Add the eggs one at a time,beating well.
Stir in vanilla.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, bakingpowder and salt.
Add to chocolate mixture, stirring until blended.
Addnuts.
Chill overnight.
Drop by teaspoonsful into bowl of powdered sugar,and roll until balls are coated with powdered sugar.
Place on oiledcookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees 10-12 minutes.
Cool on rack.
Makes 24 gems .