Cookie Perfection: Mint Chocolate Crinkles

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.