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Soft and Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Three fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies stacked on a white plate, dusted heavily with powdered sugar.
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Make classic, soft, and fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies with a beautiful powdered sugar crackle top. This recipe is simple and perfect for holiday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 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 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 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. Do not overmix.
  5. Place the remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar and the powdered sugar into two separate shallow dishes.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. First, roll each ball thoroughly in the granulated sugar, then roll it completely in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
  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 cookies will look slightly underbaked in the center.
  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, chill the dough for at least 1 hour before rolling and baking.
  • If you prefer a stronger crackle, roll the sugared dough balls in granulated sugar, then powdered sugar, and then roll them in powdered sugar a second time before baking.
  • These cookies taste best the day after baking.

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