Shana'S Blackout Cookies

• 2 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon chocolate flavoring, see note
• 1 cup flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

1. Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water;
2. set aside to cool slightly.
3. Combine eggs, sugar, oil and extracts in a large bowl; whisk to combine. Stir in the chocolate; set aside.
4. Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
5. Add chocolate mixture to flour mixture, stirring until well combined. Cover;
6. refrigerate at least 3 hours.
7. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
8. Spread confectioners' sugar on a plate; set aside.
9. Scoop walnut-size balls of dough; roll each in the sugar. Place on a greased or
10. parchment-lined cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
11. Bake until edges are firm, about 10
12. minutes per batch.
13. Remove cookies to a wire rack; cool.
14. Note: Chocolate extract is available at shops such as The Spice House and Fox &
15. Obel in Chicago.

chocolate squares, eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla, chocolate flavoring, flour, baking powder, salt, confectioners

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shanas-blackout-cookies-199565 (may not work)