PrintFudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies: Soft, Brownie-Like Treats
Make these soft, fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies that taste like rich brownies. The dough is easy to mix, and the powdered sugar coating creates the classic crackled top. These are perfect for holiday baking or any time you need a decadent homemade chocolate treat.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 32 min
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup extra granulated sugar, for rolling
- 1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 3/4 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
- Place the 1/2 cup of extra granulated sugar in one shallow dish and the 1 cup of powdered sugar in another shallow dish.
- Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each ball first in the granulated sugar, coating completely.
- Next, roll the sugared dough ball thoroughly in the powdered sugar until it is heavily coated.
- Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The crackles will set as they cool.
Notes
- For the best crackled top and fudgiest center, chill the dough for at least 1 hour before rolling and baking.
- If you want an extra rich, brownie-like flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- These cookies freeze well. Place cooled cookies in an airtight container between layers of wax paper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 55
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30