Shana's Blackout Cookies

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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   Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water;

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   set aside to cool slightly.

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   Combine eggs, sugar, oil and extracts in a large bowl; whisk to combine. Stir in the chocolate; set aside.

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   Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.

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   Add chocolate mixture to flour mixture, stirring until well combined. Cover;

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   refrigerate at least 3 hours.

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   Heat oven to 350 degrees.

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   Spread confectioners' sugar on a plate; set aside.

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   Scoop walnut-size balls of dough; roll each in the sugar. Place on a greased or

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    parchment-lined cookie sheet 2 inches apart.

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    Bake until edges are firm, about 10

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    minutes per batch.

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    Remove cookies to a wire rack; cool.

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    Note: Chocolate extract is available at shops such as The Spice House and Fox &

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    Obel in Chicago.