Minty Chocolate Crinkles

1/2 c. oil
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. peppermint candies
3/4 c. powdered sugar

In a large bowl stir together the oil, chocolate and sugar.  Add eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition.  Stir in vanilla and peppermint extract.  Stir flour, baking powder and salt into oil mixture.  Chill dough several hours or overnight.
Grind the peppermint candies in a blender or food processor until reduced to a powder.  Sift peppermint powder and measure 1/4 cup; add to a small bowl along with powdered sugar and mix well. 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Roll teaspoonfuls of dough into small balls.  Roll in the powdered sugar mixture so the balls are heavily coated.  Place about 2 minches apart on a greased baking sheet and bake 10 minutes.