Chocolate Crackle Tops

Yummy little balls of soft chocolate cookie with powdered sugar.... A delicious (yet messy) treat for young and old. (note: time to chill cookie dough not included in time estimates)

Steps

In a medium saucepan over low heat , melt the chocolate and butter until smooth , stirring frequently.

Remove from heat.

Stir in sugar and continue stirring 2-3 min or until sugar dissolves.

Add eggs one at a time , beating well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla.

In a separate bowl sift together flour , cocoa , baking powder and salt.

Gradually stir into the chocolate mix in batches , until just blended.

Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour , until the dough is cold and holds its shape.

Preheat oven to 325 deg.

Grease two or more large baking sheets.

Place powdered sugar in a small , deep bowl.

Using your hands scoop cold dough into small balls and roll into 1 in balls.

Drop each ball into the powdered sugar and roll until heavily coated.

Remove with a slotted spoon and tap against the side of the bowl to remove excess sugar.

Place on the baking sheets 1 in apart.

Bake for 10-15 min or until tops feel slightly firm when touched.

Place baking sheet on wir.

Ingredients

semisweet chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, powdered sugar