Aunt Maryann's Chocolate Chip Mandelbrot

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup vegetable oil
6 ounces chocolate chips

Sift flour and baking powder together and set aside. Put sugar in a
large mixing bowl and slowly add eggs, vanilla and oil. Slowly add
flour mixture. Add chocolate chips. Mix thoroughly. Mixture will be
sticky. Turn out into two rows on cookie sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon
and sugar, if desired. Bake 20 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Should be
golden brown. Slice. Stand slices on cookie sheet and bake another 7 to
10 minutes.

Source: Dede Ginter