Chocolate Crinkles

• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• confectioners' sugar, sifted

In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, beat eggs, sugar, chocolate, oil, baking powder, and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour with the mixer as possible, and stir in the rest of the flour. Chill for 2 hours, covered.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in sifted confectioners' sugar, coating well. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets and bake in a 375 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until crackled in appearance. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool. Sprinkle with more confectioners' sugar if desired.

• Yields: Makes 48 cookies
• Preparation Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes