Description
Delicious and fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies featuring a rich cocoa and espresso-infused dough that cracks beautifully during baking, resulting in a soft and chewy center dusted with powdered sugar for a delightful texture and appearance.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened dutch cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 2 cups all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon table salt
For Coating
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Mix Sugar and Oil: Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a handheld mixer in a medium bowl on medium-high speed, beat the granulated sugar and vegetable oil together until well combined and smooth.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Reduce mixer speed to medium-low and add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then add the vanilla extract and combine fully.
- Incorporate Cocoa and Espresso: Add the unsweetened dutch cocoa powder and espresso powder to the mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even distribution.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until a cohesive dough forms. Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm up.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Powdered Sugar Coating: Place the sifted powdered sugar in a shallow bowl to be used for rolling the cookie dough balls.
- Form Cookie Dough Balls: Using a 1 ½-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the chilled dough and roll each scoop into a ball. Thoroughly coat each ball in the powdered sugar and space them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes or until the characteristic crackled surface appears, the edges are set, but the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes after baking to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential as it solidifies the fat and helps prevent spreading during baking, producing the signature crinkle effect.
- Using espresso powder enhances the deep chocolate flavor without adding a coffee taste.
- Be sure not to overbake; the centers should remain soft for a fudgy texture.
- Make sure eggs are at room temperature to ensure better mixing and texture.
- You can store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate crinkle cookies, fudgy chocolate cookies, powdered sugar cookies, espresso powder cookies, holiday cookies, easy chocolate cookie recipe
