Ingredients
– 1 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1¾ cups Granulated sugar
– ½ cup Vegetable oil
– 4 Large eggs
– 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
– 2 cups All-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons Baking powder
– ¾ teaspoon Salt
– 1 cup Powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
1-Combine granulated sugar (1¾ cups), cocoa powder (1 cup), and vegetable oil (½ cup) in a large bowl; beat until shiny and blended.
2-Add eggs (4) one at a time, mixing well after each; beat in vanilla extract (2 teaspoons).
3-In a separate bowl, stir together flour (2 cups), baking powder (2 teaspoons), and salt (¾ teaspoon).
4-Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
5-Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm it up.
6-Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7-Scoop chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar (1 cup) immediately before baking. Place balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
8-Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are firm and centers are puffed but slightly wet.
9-Cool briefly on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks.
Last Step:
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❄️ Chill dough thoroughly; this step is essential for proper texture and handling.
🍬 Roll dough balls in powdered sugar right before baking to get a beautiful crinkle effect without a hard shell.
☕ For deeper chocolate flavor, add 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder to the sugar and oil mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chilling Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 87 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 61 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 16 mg