Chocolate Ginger Crackles

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the granulated sugar with the butter.
2. 2
   Mix in the eggs, then add the cocoa and vanilla; beat at medium speed until smooth and creamy.
3. 3
   Scrape down the bowl and add the flour, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Mix the dough for 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Stir in the chocolate chips and ginger.
6. 6
   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
7. 7
   Preheat the oven to 350.
8. 8
   Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or foil.
9. 9
   Form the dough into 1-inch balls and coat them generously with the confectioners' sugar.
10. 10
    Arrange the balls 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
11. 11
    Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the tops look cracked.
12. 12
    Transfer to wire racks to cool.