Snowflake Crinkle Cookies

This cookie recipe is an old recipe of my grandmother’s. The cookies are chocolate, sprinkled with powdered sugar and look a little like snowflakes when they have finished baking. I have fond memories of eating these in my grandmother’s kitchen, freshly baked and still warm! 

In a large bowl, sift together:

• 1 cup of plain flour

• 1 teaspoon of baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon of salt

In a saucepan, melt together:

• 2 squares (around 57g or 2 ounces) of unsweetened chocolate

• ¼ cup of butter

In a small bowl, mix together:

• 1 cup of sugar

• 1 teaspoon of vanilla

• 2 eggs (beaten)

Combine all of the above in the large bowl and mix well. 1 cup of chopped walnuts may also be added.

Refrigerate for 4-5 hours or overnight.

Scoop tablespoons of dough, shape into balls and roll in powdered sugar.

Bake at 190 degrees Celsius for approximately 10 minutes.