Chocolate Crinkle Cookies


Also known as "Zebra Cookies," these brownie-like chocolate cookies are of the kids' favorites!

2 cups sugar
1/4 cup oil
1 cube (1/2 cup) real butter
3/4 cup cocoa powder
3 whole eggs + 1 more egg yolk
2 tsp. vanilla
2-1/3 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
Powdered sugar

Mix sugar with oil and butter.  Mix in cocoa powder, eggs, egg yolk and vanilla.  Add flour, baking powder, and salt.  Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.  Roll dough into balls (or use cookie scoop) and then roll in powdered sugar.  Press slightly onto cookie sheet lined with parchment.  Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 min. until there are large cracks and cookies are set.