Description
Soft Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are rich, fudgy cookies with a cracked, powdered sugar coating. Bake these from scratch for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for coating
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in powdered sugar.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading too much.
- Don’t overbake the cookies for the best soft and fudgy texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American