Wagon Wheel Cookies

These crackly chocolate wagon wheel cookies are packed with nuts and rolled in confectioners' sugar for a nostalgic treat. They're simply irresistible!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 142 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 0.5 cup shortening

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cream together shortening and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time then stir in vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir into shortening-sugar mixture. Stir in walnuts. Cover dough and chill for at least one hour.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll dough into walnut-sized balls. Roll balls in confectioners' sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the cookies spread slightly and appear crackled on top. Cool on a baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.