Chocolate Crinkles

Makes: 4 dozenPrep: 15 minutes  Chill: 2 hoursBake: 10-12 minutes per batch ¾ cup vegetable oil ¾ cup cocoa powder 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 1. Mix oil, chocolate, and granulated sugar in large bowl.  Blend in one egg at a time until well mixed.  Add vanilla.  Measure flour by dipping method, or by sifting.  Stir flour, baking powder, and salt into oil mixture.  Chill…

Chocolate Chip Toffee Shortbread Stars

Makes: 2 dozenPrep: 15 minutes  Chill: 1 hourBake: 12-14 minutes per batch ¾ cup butter, softened ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup packed light brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1½ cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup cornstarch ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips (can substitute full size chips if they are chopped small) 1 cup Heath Toffee Bits (without chocolate) 1. Beat together butter, sugars and vanilla in large bowl until smooth, about 1 minute. 2. Whisk together flour, cornstarch and salt in another…

Forgotten Meringue Cookies

Makes: 48 cookiesPrep: 20 minutesStart to Finish: overnight 3 large egg whites 1 cup granulated sugar 12 large ounces chocolate chips 1 cup chopped pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1.  Preheat oven to 325°F.  Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.2. Combine egg whites and sugar in large bowl.  Beat until stiff.  Fold in chocolate chips, pecans and vanilla.  Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheets 1-inch apart.3.  Place cookie sheets in oven.  Immediately turn off oven.  Leave cookies in oven overnight. Per Serving:  58 cal.,…

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