Mocha Crinkles
alt.cookies.yum.yum.yum/Minnie (2002)
Source: Jill McQuown
Makes: 72

1 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup low fat sour cream
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Combine brown sugar and oil in medium bowl. With an electric mixer, beat at medium speed until well blended. Beat in sour cream, egg and vanilla.

Mix flour, cocoa, coffee granules, baking soda, salt and pepper in another medium bowl. Beat the flour mixture into the brown sugar mixture until a soft dough
forms. Form into a ball. Cover and refrigerate until firm, 3-4 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Cut dough into 1-inch pieces. Roll into balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops of the cookies are firm to the touch. Do not overbake! Cool completely on wire racks.