Chocolate Crinkles {adapted from Ingrid's recipe}
makes: 2 dozen
Ingredients:
3/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
15 drops black food coloring
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Directions:
1) Mix together the cocoa powders, sugar and oil. Add in the eggs, vanilla, food coloring, flour, baking powder, salt, and peppermint extract.
2) Cover dough and chill for 2 hours.
3) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and pour powdered sugar into a small bowl.
4) Scoop dough into one inch balls, and generously coat them in the powdered sugar. Place them onto the cookie sheet.
5) Bake for 11-13 minutes, and allow to cool for a few, before transferring to cooling racks.