Chocolate Crinkles

Chocolate Crinkles

This recipe was one of a collection from a baking class my mom took, and also one I clipped from Midwest Living circa 2002 (it noted that the pastry chef from Sanford in Milwaukee makes them with her son).  They're great for Christmas, or any time - it's kind of like a chewy brownie in cookie form. 

2 c. granulated sugar

1/2 c. vegetable oil

4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled

2 tsp. vanilla

4 eggs

2-1/4 c. all-purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 c. powdered sugar

In a mixing bowl, beat sugar, oil, chocolate and vanilla until combined.  In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.  Slowly incorporate into wet ingredients.  Cover and refrigerate, at least 3 hours.  Preheat oven to 350℉.  Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar and place on greased cookie sheet (or on parchment). Bake until almost no indentation remains the touched, about 10-12 minuets.  Makes about 6 dozen cookies.