Super Duper Chocolate Cookies

Name: Super Duper Chocolate Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 215 min
Ingredients: 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate; 0.5 cup vegetable shortening; 2 cups white sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 0.5 cup chopped walnuts; 0.75 cup confectioners' sugar

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Delicious chocolate cookies with a crackled coating of confectioners' sugar.

Recipe by Icecreamman

Updated on May 20, 2021

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

3 hrs

Total Time:

3 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

48

Yield:

4 dozen

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Ingredients

4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
½ cup vegetable shortening
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

Melt the chocolate and shortening in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and mix in sugar and vanilla. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in the chocolate mixture and nuts. Chill dough in the refrigerator 3 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
Place confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Roll dough balls in confectioners' sugar to coat. Arrange 3 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. The cookies will look soft when removed from the oven. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

104	Calories
5g	Fat
15g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 104
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 16mg	5%
Sodium 33mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 2g
Calcium 18mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 37mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.