Thursday, December 17, 2009

Chocolate Crinkles

I found this recipe online at Better Homes and Gardens.

This recipe is rather sweet, but it is a good soft cookie. My husband says it reminds him of a cake/cookie. Another nice holiday gift idea.

Chocolate Crinkles

Makes about 6-10 dozen cookies... depending on size
Prep 25min, chill 2-24 hours, bake 8-10min/batch

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 3/4 cup sugar (maybe cut this to 1 or 1 1/4 cup... very sweet)
4 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
2/3 cup icing sugar

In a large bowl combine eggs, sugar, chocolate, oil, baking powder, and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer, medium speed, until combined, scraping bowl occasionally. Gradually beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in remaining flour. Divide dough in half, cover and chill for 2 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly grease cookie sheets. Place icing sugar in a small bowl. Shape the dough into 1/2 inch to 1 inch balls. Roll in the icing sugar to coat generously, and place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.

Bake 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set and tops are dry. Do not over bake. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.

Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container. Store at room temp for up to 3 days, or freeze 3 months.

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