Step 1

Melt the 24 candies that are chopped in a pan on medium heat. Stir the whole time. Please take off the heat once melted and let it cool.

Step 2

Use a mixer and beat the shortening on medium for about 30 seconds. Add the sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix. Once combined, add the eggs, melted chocolate, and vanilla. Slowly add the flour and mix.

Step 3

Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 2-3 hours in the fridge.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add parchment paper to baking sheets.

Step 5

Shape the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and put them 3 inches apart on the lined sheet.

Step 6

Put in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. The tops should have cracks. Take out of the oven and put 3-4 pieces of chocolate on top. Don't press them down.

Step 7

Put the cookies back into the oven for 1 more minute.

Step 8

Take out and let the cookies cool on a cooling rack.