Cracked Chocolate Chipper Cookies

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I have had this recipe for so many years, and it is one of my favorite cookie recipes, whenever i bring these over to someone's house, i always end up by having to give out the recipe, as these cookies have such a wonderful appearance and texture.... Everyone just goes wild over these yummy cookies...you will too!!

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Steps

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Set oven to 350 degrees.

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Grease a cookie sheet.

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In a bowl , cream together the shortening , water and brown sugar.

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Add eggs and vanilla , beat until well combined.

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In another bowl , sift together flour , baking cocoa , salt and baking soda.

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Add the dry mixture to the creamed.

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Beat at low speed or with a wooden spoon , until thoroughly combined.

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Add in chocolate chips.

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Refrigerate for 1 hour.

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Remove from fridge.

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Shape into 1-1 / 2-inch balls.

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Roll balls into icing sugar until very well coated.

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Space ball 1-1 / 2- 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet , to allow for spreading.

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Bake for 7-9 minutes.

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Keep an eye on these , as they bake very quickly.

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Cool.

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Remove to wire rack.

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Ingredients

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brown sugar, shortening, water, vanilla, eggs, flour, baking cocoa, salt, baking soda, miniature chocolate chips, icing sugar