Halloween (New Year) Cakes


makes about 3 doz.
dough must be chilled several hours to overnight

1/2 c vegetable. oil
4 sq. unsweetened chocolate (4 oz), melted
2 c granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c pastry flour (not hard ww)
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c confectioner's sugar

Mix oil, chocolate, and granulated sugar.
Blend in one egg at a time until well mixed.
Add vanilla. 
Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting. 
Stir flour, baking powder, and salt into oil mixture.
Chill several hours to overnight.

Heat oven to 350 degrees F [175 degrees C]. 
Roll about a Tbs. of dough into a ball (yes, it's messy).
Drop balls into confectioners' sugar, & roll around until coated.
Place about 2 in apart on greased baking sheet.
Bake 10-12 min.
They will be a little soft but should not be mushy.
Edges should be firm. Don't overbake---these burn easily.