Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Delightful, rich chocolate cookies with a signature crackled appearance, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour Forms the base, giving cookies tenderness.
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Infuses deep chocolate flavor.
- 1 tsp baking powder Helps cookies rise perfectly.
- 1 tsp kosher salt Enhances flavors and balances sweetness.
- 0.75 tsp baking soda Adds a touch of leavening.
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs Incorporates moisture and binds ingredients.
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar For sweetness.
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar Adds caramel flavor.
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted Ensures cookies are moist.
For Rolling
- Confectioners' sugar For coating cookies and creating a crinkly appearance.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until well mixed.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until fully combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and arrange the oven racks.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, roll it into a ball, then roll in confectioners' sugar.
- Arrange the sugared balls on two parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for about 14 minutes, or until puffed and cracked.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough for at least two hours. Don't overmix the dough to keep cookies chewy.