Chocolate Crinkles I

Servings: 24
Yield: 24 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
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.