Chocolate Crackle Cookies (Chocolate Snowballs)

Really yummy chocolate cookies covered with powdered sugar. They take some time to make, but are worth it. They are very professional looking, everyone will think that they are bought. Only 1 batch will fit in a Kitchen Aid.

• Ready In: 1 hr 12 mins
• Serves: 50-60
• Yields: 50-60 cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄3 cups sugar
• 4  medium eggs
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3⁄4 cup  oil
• 3⁄4 cup cocoa powder
• 3 1⁄2 cups flour
• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1  cup chocolate chips (optional)
•  powdered sugar

Directions

1. Mix sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
2. Add oil and cocoa powder.
3. Add flour and baking powder.
4. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
5. Roll into 1" balls.
6. Roll in powdered sugar.
7. Place on baking paper on a cookie sheet.
8. Bake on 350 for about 12 minutes. They will come out soft and let them cool. Then use a spatula to lift them from the paper. If they are picked up when warm, the middle will stick to the paper.