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Classic Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Four rich, dark chocolate crinkle cookies dusted heavily with powdered sugar, resting on a white plate.
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Make soft, fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies with a perfect powdered sugar crackle top. This dependable recipe delivers classic holiday flavor without complex steps.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Beat the softened butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar in a large bowl until creamy.
  2. Mix in the melted, cooled chocolate, eggs, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a thick dough forms.
  4. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to handle. This step helps achieve the best crinkle effect.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Place the remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar and the cocoa powder into two separate shallow dishes.
  7. Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball first in the granulated sugar, coating it completely.
  8. Next, roll the sugared ball thoroughly in the cocoa powder until it is heavily coated.
  9. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges will look set, but the centers will still seem slightly soft. Do not overbake for fudgy results.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The crinkles will develop as they cool.

Notes

  • For the best crackle top, make sure the dough is well-chilled before rolling.
  • If you want extra chewy chocolate crinkle cookies, slightly reduce the baking time.
  • You can substitute some of the granulated sugar coating with powdered sugar for a whiter finish, but roll in granulated sugar first for better adhesion.

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