Steps

Step 1: Mix sugar, Duke’s Alkalized Cocoa Powder, and oil together in a medium bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Stir in vanilla.

Step 2: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until thoroughly mixed. Cover dough and refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

Step 3: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 4: Roll or scoop chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Coat each ball in confectioners' sugar and place 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.

Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool.

Step 6: Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to make remaining batches.

*Note: If you don't want to make the cookies all at once, you can wrap any extra dough and freeze it for later.