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Chocolate Crinkles III

SUBMITTED BY: Mellan PHOTO BY: sammiann226

"Chocolate cookies rolled in confectioner's sugar. We have called these 'Ahortas' after a 'being' in the original Star Trek series -- can you tell how long I have been making these?!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 34 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 6 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix oil, chocolate, and granulated sugar.
  2. Blend in one egg at a time until well mixed. Add vanilla.
  3. Stir flour, baking powder and salt into oil mixture.
  4. Chill several hours or overnight.
  5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  6. Drop by teaspoonfuls into confectioners' sugar.
  7. Roll in sugar; shape into balls and place about 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes (do not overbake). NOTE: If you use self-rising flour, omit the baking powder and salt.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2006 by PEACHESNCREAM2
This is the best Chocolate Crinkles recipe!! Our family has been baking these for decades. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2008 by Kirsch
I followed the recipe exactly, except I did as one reviewer suggested and stuck the dough in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by FOODENTHUSIAST
I have used this recipe for 30 years. It's easily divisible by 4 so if low on an ingredient,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2006 by Stephanie
This is the best Crinkle recipe I have ever tried! I made them today for the first time and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2005 by jekhill
Actually, the way this recipe is written, it doesn't make sense. It says mix oil, chocolate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2005 by CHEFLU
This is the crinkle recipe to use!!!!My Mom has been making them over over 40 years and I have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by HARDY1980
I have been using this particular recipe since I was 10 years old. When I moved out of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2008 by swimkel5
These cookies are great! They do tend to stick to the pans, but if you let them cool for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2004 by STACY_ANNE4
This is my favorite cookie recipe! With the batch I just made, I tried it with the Baking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by NUFE
THESE TASTE JUST LIKE BROWNIES. I ADDED CHOPPED NUTS IN MINE. A FAMILY FAVORITE.MARY L MORE