Holstein Crinkles

These cookies are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.

2 cups sugar
1/2 vegetable oil
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder or 4 oz of unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
2 tsp. vanilla extract
4 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup of powdered sugar

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, oil, chocolate, and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Dough will be pretty goopy. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until you are able to work with it. Working with 1 cup of dough at a time, shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 6 doz. Recipe is taken from Taste of Home cookbook.