Chocolate Snowflake Cookies (Chocolate Crinkles / Crackles)

Step 1

Combine sugar, oil, and melted chocolate in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until blended.

Step 2

Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.

Step 3

Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.

Step 4

Add about one-fourth of dry mixture at a time to chocolate mixture, mixing after each addition.

Step 5

Cover and let chill at least 2 hours.

Step 6

Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and roll in powdered sugar.

Step 7

Place cookies 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets.

Step 8

Bake at 350 degrees F.

Step 9

for 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 10

Cool on wire racks.