Soft fudgy chocolate crinkles (Printable Version)

Soft, fudgy chocolate crinkles with a crackled sugar coating, chewy inside and crisp outside.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ For Rolling

09 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar

# How to Make:

01 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, blend sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
03 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just incorporated; the dough will be sticky.
04 - Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until dough firms up.
05 - Set oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions, roll into 1-inch diameter balls, then coat thoroughly in powdered sugar.
07 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cookies are puffed with crackled surfaces yet soft centers.
09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Soft and fudgy texture
  • Delightfully crisp exterior
02 -
  • For richer flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa powder.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
03 -
  • Use Dutch-process cocoa for deeper chocolate taste
  • Chill dough thoroughly for best texture
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