Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Chocolate cravings got you down? Ditch the bland cookies and whip up a batch of these crackly, melt-in-your-mouth masterpieces: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies.
They’re easy to make, needing just a handful of pantry staples and a sprinkle of powdered sugar magic. Impress your friends, satisfy your sweet tooth, or simply add some joy to your day with these homemade beauties. Trust me, your taste buds (and everyone around you) will thank you.
Now, let’s get down to business. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Pantry staples: flour, cocoa powder, butter, sugar, eggs, and a few other essentials.
- A sprinkle of magic: powdered sugar, for that signature crackly perfection.
- A mixing bowl, your trusty oven, and a little bit of baking love.
Ready to bake up some bliss? Let’s go! Enjoy the deliciousness! Let me know if you need any baking tips or want to swap variations. Happy baking!
Questions I often get asked about this cookie recipe:
Q: Can I replace the all-purpose flour with something else?
Answer: Sure, you can try using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend or whole wheat flour, but the texture might be slightly different. Keep an eye on the baking time as whole wheat can brown faster.
Q: How can I make them extra chocolatey?
Answer: Add an extra 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the dry ingredients or use dark cocoa powder for a more intense flavor. You can also try adding chocolate chips or a chocolate bar chopped into chunks.
Q: What if I don’t have powdered sugar?
Answer: No problem! You can grind granulated sugar in a food processor until fine
What you need:
1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
How to make them:
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat each ball in powdered sugar.
Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are set and cracked.
Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
For richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
Make your own powdered sugar by grinding granulated sugar in a food processor if needed.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Additional notes:
Double or triple the recipe for more cookies.
Bake cookies in batches if using only one baking sheet.
Serve cookies at room temperature for optimal taste.
Printable recipe:
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat each ball in powdered sugar.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are set and cracked.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Make your own powdered sugar by grinding granulated sugar in a food processor if needed.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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