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Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

A stack of rich, dark chocolate crinkle cookies heavily dusted with white powdered sugar on a small white plate.
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Make soft, fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies with a classic crackled powdered sugar coating. This simple recipe delivers rich chocolate flavor perfect for holidays or any day.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours. Chilling helps the cookies hold their shape.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Place the remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar and the powdered sugar into two separate shallow dishes.
  8. Scoop the chilled dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each ball first in the granulated sugar, then thoroughly coat it in the powdered sugar.
  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 look slightly soft.
  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 set as they cool.

Notes

  • For the best crackle effect, ensure the dough is well chilled before rolling in sugar.
  • If you want a deeper chocolate taste, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
  • These cookies taste fudgiest the day after baking.

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