Old-Fashioned Crackle Cookies

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Ruth Cain, Hartselle, Alabama

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

These are an old-fashioned favorite that my family loves. Kids can help by rolling them in confectioners' sugar and placing on greased baking sheets.

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Old-Fashioned Crackle Cookies

Yield:about 3 dozen
Prep:15 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Confectioners' sugar
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended. Beat in eggs, chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours.
  2. With sugared hands, shape dough into 1-in. balls. Roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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