CHOCOLATE CRINKLES I

Chocolate Crinkles I image

These chocolate cookies are rolled in powdered sugar and "crack" when you bake them.

Provided by Laria Tabul

Categories Desserts Cookies Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

¼ cup butter
4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 eggs
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

Melt butter and chocolate either in a microwave or over low heat on the stove. Allow to cool slightly.
Stir in remaining ingredients, except powdered sugar. Mix well.
Cover dough and chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar to coat heavily. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are set. Remove from cookie sheet and cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 28.3 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 112.8 mg, Sugar 18.5 g