Chocolate Crackled Cookies

I have been wanting to make this type of cookie for a long time now, and when I got it in a cookie countdown newsletter from Taste of Home, I immediately added them to my (growing) list of goodies to bake before Christmas gets here.

They were easy, the kids loved helping make them, they are tasty and I haven't had one person try them yet that hasn't been impressed. If you get a gift basket from me this year, these will be in it!

Chocolate Crackled Cookies

from Taste of Home

1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar

1/2 cup shortening

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups flour

2 eggs

6 Tablespoons cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

2/3 cup mini chocolate chips

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 cup powdered sugar

Cream the brown sugar, shortening and vanilla in a bowl. Add eggs and mix really well. Add cocoa, flour, salt and baking soda. Mix until thoroughly combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. Scoop into 1 inch balls and roll in granulated sugar, followed by the powdered sugar. Place on a cookie sheet and bake 8-10 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

So good! Happy Baking!