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Perfect Chocolate Crinkle Cookies: Fudgy Centers and Powdered Sugar Crackle

A pile of rich, dark chocolate crinkle cookies dusted heavily with powdered sugar, one cookie broken in half showing the fudgy interior.
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Make these classic chocolate crinkle cookies for a soft, fudgy texture and the perfect powdered sugar coating. This recipe is simple and ideal for holiday cookie exchanges.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup 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
  • 1/4 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. Place the remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar in a shallow dish. Place the powdered sugar in another shallow dish.
  6. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each dough ball first in the granulated sugar, then thoroughly coat it in the powdered sugar.
  7. Place the coated dough balls onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The crinkle effect develops as they cool.

Notes

  • For the best crackle effect, make sure the dough balls are heavily coated in powdered sugar before baking.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm; this helps the cookies hold their shape.
  • These are excellent for Christmas cookie exchanges and holiday baking events.

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