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Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (So Fudgy!)

Let’s bake some crinkle cookies! These holiday favorites are a surefire hit—rich and fudgy like brownies, with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center and a deeply indulgent chocolate flavor.
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Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Servings: 20 cookies
Author: Cielle

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (100g)
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (60g)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • ¼ cup melted butter or cooking oil (60ml)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp instant coffee (optional)

For Dusting:

  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1½ tsp cornstarch

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix the melted butter with cocoa powder and sugar until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla extract, instant coffee, and salt, stirring until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) about 15 minutes before baking.
  • Shape the chilled dough into balls weighing 0.7-1.0 oz each, and generously coat them in the powdered sugar and cornstarch mixture.
  • Place the coated dough balls on a baking sheet and bake on the middle rack for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies puff up and develop cracks on the surface.
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