Chocolate Crinkles III

Chocolate cookies rolled in confectioner's sugar. We have called these 'Ahortas' after a 'being' in the original Star Trek series -- can you tell how long I have been making these?!

• Calories: 133 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix oil, chocolate, and granulated sugar.

Step 3

Blend in one egg at a time until well mixed. Add vanilla.

Step 4

Stir flour, baking powder and salt into oil mixture.

Step 5

Chill several hours or overnight.

Step 6

Drop by teaspoonfuls into confectioners' sugar.

Step 7

Roll in sugar; shape into balls and place about 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes (do not overbake). NOTE: If you use self-rising flour, omit the baking powder and salt.