Description
Indulgent chocolate crinkle cookies promise a delightful journey through rich, fudgy textures and powdered sugar landscapes. Crackled exteriors give way to moist interiors, inviting you to savor each memorable bite of pure chocolate bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Finishing and Optional Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare your baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- Create a dry ingredient base by thoroughly whisking cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of all components.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light, airy, and significantly increased in volume.
- Incorporate eggs into the butter mixture one at a time, blending completely after each addition to maintain a smooth, consistent texture.
- Introduce vanilla extract and mix until fully integrated, creating a fragrant and well-combined wet mixture.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to form a cohesive chocolate dough without overmixing.
- Optional: Gently fold semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough for additional chocolate intensity and texture variation.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion the dough into small, uniform balls, rolling each one carefully to create smooth, round shapes.
- Generously coat each dough ball in powdered sugar, ensuring a complete and even white covering that will create the signature crinkle effect.
- Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for the characteristic cracked surface and slight spread that indicates perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and final texture development.
Notes
- Select high-quality cocoa powder for a rich, intense chocolate flavor that elevates the entire cookie experience.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter to ensure smooth, even mixing and a consistent dough texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and create more defined crinkle patterns during baking.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cookie’s soft, fudgy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg