Zebra Cookies
Source: BH&G, Christmas Cookies 1994
Makes 48

4 oz unsweetened chocolate - cut-up
3 eggs -- beaten
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup cooking oil
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
powdered sugar -- sifted
48 milk chocolate kisses with stripes

Stir the chocolate in a small heavy saucepan over low heat until melted. Cool.

Combine the eggs, sugar, melted chocolate, oil, baking powder and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Gradually add the flour, stirring until combined. Cover; chill for 2 hours, or until easy to handle.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Shape the dough into 1 1/4-inch balls; roll in powdered sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops cracked. While still hot, press a kiss into the center of each cookie. Cool on a wire rack.