Chocolate Goodness

Because it's Friday.

Because I had a trying day yesterday.

Because the Captain and I still looking for our next place of residence and the month is quickly ending.

I'm sharing a chocolate cookie recipe I made earlier this week. Actually I think it was last week. It came from a Hannah Swenson Mystery book that I've become quite a fan of. They are lighthearted, easy reads that come with recipes which I usually try, and if good, add to my recipe box. This one obviously made the cut.

Cocoa Crisps

3 sticks of butter (melted)
2 cups cocoa powder, unsweetened
2 cups brown sugar
3 large eggs
4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
3 cups of flour

Mix the melted butter and cocoa together. Add the brown sugar and then let it cool a bit. Mix in the eggs, salt, soda, and vanilla. Add flour and mix.

Let it chill in the refridgerator for at least 2 hours. I let mine chill 2 days....things just got busy.

Preheat oven to 350. Roll the dough into walnut size balls and roll in a bowl in which you have placed 1/2 cup of white sugar. Then place on a greased cookie sheet and flatten slightly with spoon, splatula, or your hand.

Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool on the sheet for 2 and then move to rack or waxed paper for further cooling. We've enjoyed these with ice cream, milk and by themselves. They are made with the unsweetened cocoa and can be biter or tart but are truly delicious.

Enjoy and have a delightful weekend!

Cheers!