Truffle Cookies

Prep 30 minutes   Bake 7 to 9 minutes  325F oven makes 48 cookies

Ingredients:
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 Tbsp butter
2 eggs
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp baking powder
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
unsweetened cocoa powder or powdered sugar (optional)

 Directions:
1. in a heavy saucepan melt the 8 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring frequently.
Add eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, the 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, the vanilla, and baking powder.
Stir until combined. Stir in the 6 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate.

2. Drop dough by slightly rounded teaspoon 1 inch apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet

3. Bake in a 325F oven for 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are firm and surfaces are dull.
Do not overbake.
Transfer cookies to a wire rack; cool.
if desired, sift cocoa powder or powdered sugar over the tops before serving.
Makes 48 cookies


Nutrition facts per cookie: 63 cal 4g total fat (2 g sat fat) 11 mg chol. 15 mg sodium, 8 g carbo. 1 g fiber 1 g protein.