Preheat oven to 350°F.

In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. In large bowl, beat together butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add melted chocolate and beat until smooth. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating until smooth. Divide dough in half and form into 2 discs. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or until firm.

On lightly floured surface, roll out dough approximately 1/8 in. thick. Dip cutters in flour, cut and transfer cookies to cookie sheet.

Bake 8-10 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet 2 minutes. Remove to cooling grid and cool completely.