Chocolate Crackletops

Chocolate Crackletops
By: Chocolate Lover’s Collection

2 cups flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups granulated sugar
½ cup (1 stick) butter
4 squares (1 oz each) unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 ¾ cup “M&M’s” Chocolate Mini Baking Bits
Additional granulated sugar

Combine flour and baking powder; set aside. In 2 quart saucepan over medium heat combine 2 cup sugar, butter and chocolate, stirring until butter and chocolate are melted; remove from heat. Gradually stir in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture until well blended. Chill mixture 1 hour. Stir in “M&M’s”; chill mixture an additional 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. With sugar-dusted hands, roll dough into 1 inch balls; roll balls in additional granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in tightly covered container.

Makes about 5 dozen cookies