Chocolate Earthquake Cookies

"These fudgy, rich, and oh so yummy cookies have a powdered sugar coating that cracks upon baking. That's why they're named earthquakes! Prep time includes refrigerating time. They freeze very well. Enjoy! :o)"
 
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Ready In:
2hrs 32mins
Ingredients:
9
Yields:
50 cookies
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ingredients

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directions

  • Melt chocolate and butter over low heat in a heavy saucepan until chocolate is almost melted, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat and let chocolate finish melting, then cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs until well beaten.
  • Whisk in sugar, vanilla, and melted chocolate mixture.
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt, and whisk until smooth.
  • Chill the mixture until firm, at least 2 hours, and up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lightly butter one or two baking sheets.
  • Place powdered sugar in a small bowl.
  • Using about a teaspoon of the cookie dough, roll it between your palms to shape into a ball.
  • Roll the ball in powdered sugar to coat, then place on baking sheet, you should be able to get a dozen on a sheet.
  • Bake for 12 minutes, switching placement of baking sheets at half point if you are baking 2 sheets at once.
  • Cool slightly before removing to wire rack to finish cooling.

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