Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Soft, melt-in-your-mouth fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies with a rich cocoa flavor and classic crinkly tops. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (including chilling prep)
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (80ml) melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine well and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and melted butter until smooth and slightly glossy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until no streaks remain. The dough will be thick, fudgy, and slightly sticky.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to firm up the dough and meld flavors.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions (about 25g each) of dough and roll each into a ball. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until well coated.
- Place dough balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies have puffed and cracked but centers look slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill dough for at least 2 hours to firm up and enhance flavor. Do not overmix dough to avoid tough cookies. Bake until cookies look slightly underbaked in the center for a soft, fudgy texture. Roll dough balls generously in powdered sugar for the classic crinkle effect. Use an oven thermometer for consistent baking temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 25g)
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Protein: 1.5
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