Chocolate Crinkles I
Description
These chocolate cookies are rolled in powdered sugar and "crack" when you bake them.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup butter
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4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups white sugar
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 eggs
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1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
Directions
1
Melt butter and chocolate either in a microwave or over low heat on the stove. Allow to cool slightly.
2
Stir in remaining ingredients, except powdered sugar. Mix well.
3
Cover dough and chill for 30 minutes.
4
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
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.