Description
Deliciously rich chocolate crinkle cookies that are soft and chewy with a cracked appearance. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (100g) powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Cover dough and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls, roll in powdered sugar to coat heavily.
- Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops are cracked.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough before baking to enhance the flavors and texture.
- You can add chocolate chips for an extra chocolatey flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg