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Soft and Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Two fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies on a white plate, one broken in half showing the moist interior.
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Make rich, brownie-like chocolate crinkle cookies with a perfect powdered sugar crackle top. This easy recipe delivers soft, chewy holiday favorites.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined into a thick dough.
  6. Place the remaining 3/4 cup of granulated sugar and the powdered sugar into two separate shallow dishes.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball first in the granulated sugar, then thoroughly coat it in the powdered sugar.
  8. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The cookies will look slightly underdone in the center.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The cracks will fully form as they cool.

Notes

  • For the best crackle effect, ensure the powdered sugar coating is thick before baking.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm; this helps the cookies hold their shape.
  • These cookies taste best the day after baking when the center has fully set into a fudgy texture.

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