Shana's Blackout Cookies

Sarah Chana's Note:

This prize-winning recipe was just published in the Chicago Tribune, and was submitted by our friend, Shana Schuman. I haven't tried them yet, but Shana is a great cook in general and I am sure they are delicious. I record them here so that I don't lose the recipe!! Cooking time includes 3 hours of dough-chilling time.

• Total Time: 3 hrs 50 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 dozen

• 2 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon chocolate flavoring, see note
• 1 cup flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions:

1. Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water;
2. set aside to cool slightly.
3. Combine eggs, sugar, oil and extracts in a large bowl; whisk to combine. Stir in the chocolate; set aside.
4. Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
5. Add chocolate mixture to flour mixture, stirring until well combined. Cover;
6. refrigerate at least 3 hours.
7. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
8. Spread confectioners' sugar on a plate; set aside.
9. Scoop walnut-size balls of dough; roll each in the sugar. Place on a greased or
10. parchment-lined cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
11. Bake until edges are firm, about 10
12. minutes per batch.
13. Remove cookies to a wire rack; cool.
14. Note: Chocolate extract is available at shops such as The Spice House and Fox &
15. Obel in Chicago.

Reviews

[mariacrespo]

blah. Missing something, maybe Kahlua. I don't know what makes this AWARD WINNING.

[Chef #779556]

These came out excellent. They are almost like brownies. They rose quite a bit from the dough and were soft and moist. Yummy.

[KristinaMarina]

My boyfriend made these last Christmas (2006) after reading the article in the Tribune and they turned out phenomenal! Many thanks to Shana for this great cookie recipe. Anyone looking for a great/easy cookie to make for the holidays, don't pass this one up!