Chocolate Crinkles

Makes: 4 dozen
Prep: 15 minutes  
Chill: 2 hours
Bake: 10-12 minutes per batch

¾cup vegetable oil
¾cup cocoa powder
2cups granulated sugar
4large eggs
2teaspoons vanilla extract
2cups all-purpose flour
2teaspoons baking powder
½teaspoon salt
1cup 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 several hours or overnight.
2. Heat oven to 350°F.  Grease baking sheet.
3. Drop dough by tablespoonful into confectioner’s sugar.  Roll in sugar and shape into balls.  Place about 2” apart onto prepared baking sheet.  Bake 10 to 12 minutes.  Do not overbake!

Per Serving (2 cookies): 192 cal., 8.1 g fat (0.7 g sat. fat), 30.8 mg chol., 65.5 mg sodium, 11.2 mg pot., 29.8 g carb., 21.2 g sugar, 1.3 g fiber, 2 g pro.