VEGAN CHOCOLATE CRINKLE COOKIES

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The tops crinkle when baked, creating a nice contrast between the dark chocolate and the white powdered sugar coating. Note that the dough gets very dense and is a little too difficult to mix by hand. From Vegetarian Times, around Christmas 1997, I think.

Provided by archi-meg

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 48 cookies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup non-hydrogenated margarine
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
8 ounces firm silken tofu, drained and mashed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In a mixer or large bowl beat margarine, chocolate and sugars until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in tofu until well blended.
  • Beat in vanilla, baking powder and salt.
  • Add flour in batches, beating well after each addition.
  • Cover and chill several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F and lightly oil cookie sheets.
  • Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough and roll into balls.
  • Drop into a small bowl with powdered sugar, rolling to coat.
  • Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets and bake until set, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool. Cookies will keep up to 1 week in an airtight container at cool room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.2, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 153.3, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 24.1, Protein 3.5

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