Chocolate Crinkles I

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

• Calories: 174 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.33333298563957 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter and chocolate either in a microwave or over low heat on the stove. Allow to cool slightly.

Step 2

Stir in remaining ingredients, except powdered sugar. Mix well.

Step 3

Cover dough and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 5

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.