Description
The classic eye-catching chocolate crinkle cookies. A fudgy rich chocolate cookie covered in a snowy powdered sugar coating. A real holiday winner!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups light or dark brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, diced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. It’s especially important to sift in your cocoa powder as it can tend to form clumps.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, eggs, espresso powder (if using), and vanilla extract.
- Combine chopped chocolate and butter in small bowl and place in a microwave. Melt the chocolate by microwaving for 30 seconds, stir mixture, then repeat for additional 15 second intervals until melted through, stirring between each interval. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Whisk the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined. Next, fold in flour mixture until no dry streaks remain. Let dough sit in the fridge for 15 minutes (or until firm enough to roll into balls). Place granulated sugar and confectioner’s sugar in separate shallow dishes.
- Working with about 2 tablespoons of dough at a time, roll into balls. Drop dough balls directly into granulated sugar and roll to coat. Transfer dough balls to confectioner’s sugar and roll to coat evenly and generously. Evenly space dough balls on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake cookies for about 12 minutes. Until puffed and cracked and edges have begun to set but centers are still soft (cookies will look raw between cracks and seem underdone). Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
Keywords: chocolate, crinkle, cookies