Cocoa Snowflakes

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These cookies are very easy to make and can be as chewy or crunchy as you like. If you like a chewier cookie, just bake them a minute or two less.

Combine 2 cups all purpose flour, 2 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. salt in a bowl.
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In a heavy saucepan, melt 10 Tbsp. butter over low heat, add 12 Tbsp. cocoa powder and blend well, until smooth.
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Stir in 2 cups of sugar until well combined.
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Add 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract and 4 extra large eggs, one at a time.
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Add flour mixture and mix well.
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Cover teh dough and refrigerate until well chilled (at least 2 hours). The dough will never get really stiff, but is won't roll into nice balls if it's warm.

Roll the dough into 3/4" balls, then roll in powdered sugar.
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Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookies sheet. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 8 minutes.
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Enjoy!

Comments

  1. Debbie JNovember 29, 2008 at 5:45 AM

    Terri, these look yummy!

    I thought I was the only one up at 4 in the morning on a Saturday!

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  2. TerriNovember 29, 2008 at 8:31 AM

    I woke up at 3 and couldn't get back to sleep, so I finally decided to get up. I'm ready for a nap now!

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  3. MichelleNovember 29, 2008 at 9:26 AM

    Thanks for sharing this recipe Terri! These look so yummy. I may be able to make these! LOL

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  4. AnonymousNovember 29, 2008 at 12:20 PM

    Terri, the cookies look delicious!
    I love anything chocolate!
    Miriam :)

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  5. Leah CourtneyNovember 29, 2008 at 7:03 PM

    Yumm1 These look easy enough for me to try.

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  6. DianneNovember 30, 2008 at 3:46 PM

    I'm with Miriam....I also like anything chocolate so will be trying these out. I don't know how I'm going to hold the weight down before the holidays are over but so far I'm staying the same.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 30, 2008 at 5:50 PM

    I have seen these before but I've never made them until now! We made some dough up last night thinking we would have some while putting ornaments on the tree ~ only I didn't read ahead to see they needed to chill! So we made up another cookie for last night and baked the dough for these Cocoa Snowflakes this afternoon! They are yummy! Thanks, Terri! :) Pretty soon my recipe book will be filled with recipes from you!

    Sweet blessings,
    Sharon

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  8. TerriNovember 30, 2008 at 6:51 PM

    Sharon, I'm glad you are enjoying the recipes!

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  9. TerriNovember 30, 2008 at 6:52 PM

    Thank you for your kind thoughts everyone!

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