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Soft and Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Three fudgy crinkle cookies stacked, cut in half to show the rich, dark interior and melted chocolate center.
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Make classic, soft, and fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies with a beautiful powdered sugar crackle top. This easy recipe delivers rich flavor perfect for holidays or any day.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 3/4 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. The dough will be thick.
  5. Place the 1/2 cup of powdered sugar into a shallow dish. Place extra granulated sugar for rolling in a second shallow dish.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. First, roll each ball thoroughly in the granulated sugar, coating completely. Then, roll the sugared ball in the powdered sugar, ensuring a thick, even coating.
  7. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the center should still appear soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The crackle top will set as they cool.

Notes

  • For the best fudgy texture, do not overbake the cookies. They should look slightly underdone when you remove them from the oven.
  • If you want a more pronounced crackle, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and coating.
  • Use high-quality cocoa powder for the deepest chocolate flavor.
  • These cookies taste best the day after baking once the fudgy texture fully develops.

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