Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Coating
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients. In a medium bowl, combine sugar, cocoa powder, and vegetable oil until well mixed. Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly to incorporate flavor evenly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients and Form Dough. In another medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the cocoa mixture, stirring until just combined to form a sticky dough.
- Chill Dough. Cover the dough and refrigerate it until firm, for at least 4 hours or overnight. This step helps the dough become easier to handle and prevents spreading during baking.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Shape Cookies. Roll or scoop the chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Using a #50 scoop is helpful for consistent size. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in confectioners' sugar and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared sheets to allow for spreading.
- Bake. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges have set and the tops are crackled. The centers should still look soft but not raw.
- Cool Cookies. Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat the process with remaining dough until all cookies are baked.
Notes
- Using a #50 scoop helps to form even-sized dough balls for uniform cookies.
- Add ½ teaspoon peppermint extract to the dough for a festive holiday twist and extra flavor.
- If not baking all at once, tightly wrap leftover dough and freeze for later to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
