Makes about 2 dozen.
These cookies are irresistible and truly easy.
INGREDIENTS:
½ cup unbleached all -purpose flour
1/3 cup light brown sugar
¼ cup unsweetened imported cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup semi sweet mini chocolate chips
1 large egg, lightly beaten
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup confectioner’s sugar, for dusting
PREPARATION:
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder and baking powder using a wooden spoon. Add the olive oil, chocolate chips, egg and vanilla and continue combining with the spoon until a soft dough is formed.
Place the confectioner’s sugar on a sheet of wax paper.
Take 1 flat teaspoon of the dough and form it into a ball (the ball need not be smooth).
Roll the balls in the sugar and place them, a little apart, on the baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes. The cookies will crack a bit.
Transfer to a rack to cool.
I store the cookies in the refrigerator or freezer in an air-tight container with wax paper between the layers.
