Chocolate Crinkles

Chocolate Crinkles

2 1/2 cups chocolate chips (I like milk chocolate)

10 tbls butter

1 cup white sugar

1 cup brown sugar

4 eggs

2 tsp vanilla

2 cups flour

1/2 cup cocoa powder

2 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp salt

I confess... I'm addicted to chocolate!  My husband will tell you that I don't have to eat a ton, but I need at least one piece a day.  I've always said I could do an advertisement for Hershey's Kisses... just one a day & it's the world's best diet plan!  Well, this is my favorite cookie of all.  They are soft & chewy, simply delightful.

Preheat your oven to 350.  Then, melt your chocolate chips over low heat or in the microwave.  I simply put them in the microwave & go 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between until they are melted... careful not to overcook them.  I also choose a real good brand of milk chocolate, but some people like this with semi-sweet.  So, it's your call!

In a mixing bowl, cream butter & sugar until light & fluffy.  Next, add in eggs & vanilla.  Once combined, mix in the melted chocolate.  Finally, combine all the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and slowly add to the butter mixture.  When you are done, I give a beater to each of the boys & keep the spoon all for myself!

Drop rounded spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet.  Now, this is the kind of cookie that really spreads out, so careful not to scrunch them.  You'll notice that it is really gooey & that's just fine.  As the dough sits in between batches, it will also starts to thicken up.  Bake them for exactly 12 minutes, once they are dry, sprinkle with powder sugar.

Just take your tea steeper, stick it in your box of powder sugar & sprinkle

away.  It's perfect, easy & a quick clean up too!

These cookies are a real treat! They are  great for a party, your 

family or just for "you" with a cup of coffee!