Thursday, August 9, 2012

Chocolate crinkle cookies

Sometimes you need something chocolatey, and sometimes you need the real deal! These cookies feel like such an indulgence. They are really fudgy and brownie-like. They will definitely hit the spot. Next time I think I will add walnuts...Mmmm. Just follow the instructions exactly for best results. Enjoy!!

INGREDIENTS
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners’ sugar

1 In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (though you can do this with a wooden spoon, too) beat together the cocoa powder, white sugar, and vegetable oil until it comes together into a shiny, gritty, black dough of sorts.
2 Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing for 30 seconds each. Add the vanilla and beat in thoroughly.
3 In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt . Mix into the chocolate mixture on low speed until just combined. Do not overbeat. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill the dough for four hours or overnight.
4 Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the confectioner's sugar in a wide bowl. Using a rounded teaspoon get clumps of the chilled dough and roll them into 1-inch (2.5 cm) sized balls using your hands. Roll the balls in the confectioner's sugar and place on the cookie sheets (you should be able to get 12-16 on each sheet). Bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool a minute or two on the sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Yield: Makes approximately 50 cookies.

3 comments:

  1. Sounds like what I need after a long day, maybe i will make them tomorrow!

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  2. love all the "feeling naughty" posts. yum!

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  3. Mmmmm I was jonesing for something just like this today.. thanks Ruru!!!!

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