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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

chocolate crinkle cookies on a small plate

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Impress your friends and family with homemade chocolate crinkle cookies. These cookies are easy to make and oh-so-delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or other nuts, optional
  • confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light; add vanilla then beat in eggs and melted chocolate.
  3. Stir in dry ingredients alternately with milk.
  4. Stir in chopped pecans.
  5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls (chill if necessary to make the dough firmer).
  6. Roll balls in confectioners’ sugar and place on lightly greased or parchment paper-lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until cookies are firm in the center.
  8. Remove from baking sheets and cool on racks.
  9. Sprinkle warm with additional powdered sugar from a shaker or sifter, if desired.