Recipe: Chocolate Crinkles II (using cocoa powder and oil)

CHOCOLATE CRINKLES II

"Chocolate cookies coated in powdered sugar... very good!"

2 cups white granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (for rolling)

Mix together granulated sugar, cocoa powder, white sugar and oil. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and mix well; set aside.

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to sugar mixture. Cover and chill dough for at least 4 hours.

WHEN READY TO BAKE:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Roll dough into balls (I use a #50 scoop, available at kitchen/cooking stores). Roll balls in confectioner's sugar.

Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes. Will easily burn at bottom if oven is too hot.

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From: Verla, IL - 08-28-99