Chocolate Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
3. 3
   In another bowl or mixer, combine sugar and oil.
4. 4
   Mix in the eggs and vanilla, combining completely.
5. 5
   Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave.
6. 6
   Be careful not to scorch or burn it.
7. 7
   (I suggest microwaving for 15 seconds at a time and stirring in between).
8. 8
   Add 2 tbsp of the wet mixture to the chocolate and stir well.
9. 9
   add another 2 tbsp and stir again.
10. 10
    This will ensure the chocolate is well incorporated in the dough and prevent problems with the texture of the cookies.
11. 11
    Add chocolate mixture to wet ingredients and mix well.
12. 12
    Add the dry mixture and mix again.
13. 13
    Shape dough into 1 inch balls and coat in additional sugar.
14. 14
    Place the dough on a lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
15. 15
    Using a fork, gently press down each ball.
16. 16
    Rotate fork 90 degrees and press down again making a criss cross pattern.
17. 17
    Bake for 10 minutes.