Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Part of this year’s holiday cookie treats for family and neighbors

• 2 cups flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp espresso powder
• 1 cup (120 grams) Dutch process cocoa (regular also OK, but will be less dark/rich)
• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• about 1 cup powdered sugar

1. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt.
2. With a paddle attachment, beat the oil and sugar together.
3. Add the cocoa and espresso powder.
4. Add the eggs and vanilla
5. Add the flour mixture. Stir by hand to ensure even distribution. Don’t overmix.
6. Refrigerate overnight to let dough let. It will be runny.
7. Scoop into 1 inch balls, then roll in powdered sugar.
8. Place 12 cookies per sheet and bake at 350 degrees X 8-10 minutes, till the outside is just set and still a bit undone in the center