Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients:
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½ cup avocado oil
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs, refrigerated
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ cups cocoa powder
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2 tsp baking powder
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2 tsp salt
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup icing sugar for rolling
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1 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Directions:
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With a hand mixer, using the paddle attachment beat oil and sugar in a medium bowl on medium speed for 2 minutes.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Add one egg at a time to the oil and sugar mixture on low speed.
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Add vanilla on low until combined.
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Fold in the flour mix in 3 batches and mix until combined.
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Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Wrap dough and place in the freezer to chill.
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Prepare your bowls of sugar and sheet pans lined with parchment paper.
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Remove 1 portion of dough and form 12 equal balls. Roll in granulated sugar, AND THEN icing sugar. Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment at least 1 inch apart.
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Bake for 9 minutes @ 350℉.
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While the first tray of cookies is baking, prepare the second portion for baking.
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Remove the first tray from the oven and bake the second tray.
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Let cookies cool completely before eating.