Spicy's Sweet Treats

Chocolate Crinkles

By: Better Homes And Gardens Cookbook

These cookies are a hit to all friends and family. I got all my friends hooked on them when I make it for them every Christmas. They are crunchy on the outside and nice and chewy in the inside.

Ingredients:

• 4 Eggs
• 1 3/4 Cups Granulated Sugar
• 4 Ounces Unsweetened Chocolate, Melted And Cooled Slightly*
• 1/2 Cup Cooking Oil
• 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
• 2 Teaspoons Vanilla
• 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
• 2/3 Cup Powdered Sugar

*I didn't have any unsweetened chocolate so I just used dutch cocoa powder and a little vegetable oil. For 4 ounces of chocolate, you use 12 Tablespoons of dutch cocoa powder or 3/4 cup. Plus 4 Tablespoons of vegetable oil, unsalted butter or shortening. Just place both ingredients into a bowl and mix until combined.

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Directions: 

1.  In a large bowl, combine eggs, granulated sugar, melted chocolate, oil, baking powder, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Gradually beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours or until dough is easy to handle.
2.  Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly grease a large cookie sheet; set aside. Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Shape one portion of dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in powdered sugar to coat generously. Place balls 1-inch apart on prepared cookie sheet.  
3.  Bake cookies in the preheated oven about 8-10 minutes or until edges are set and tops are dry. Do not over bake cookies. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool. (Cookies will deflate slightly upon cooling.) Makes about 36 cookies.