Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

2 c. sugar 3/4 c. oil
3/4 c. cocoa
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
Confectioners sugar

Combine sugar and oil. Add cocoa and blend well. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Blend well. Cover and chill at least 6 hours or overnight. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake 12 to 14 minutes, or until done, at 350 degrees.

CHOCOLATE OATMEAL NO-BAKE COOKIES

Prep time: 5 minutes     Cool Time: 30 minutes

2 cups sugar
6 Tbsp cocoa
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup peanut butter

Combine sugar, cocoa, butter and milk in a saucepan. On medium heat, bring to a boil for one full minute.
Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter (optional), vanilla and oatmeal.
Drop by spoonful onto wax paper. Let cool for at least 30 minutes.