Save Soft, fudgy chocolate cookies with a crackled, powdered sugar exterior—these classic treats are irresistibly chewy inside and delightfully crisp outside. Perfect for sharing or indulging in a timeless dessert that brings comfort and sweetness to any occasion.
Save Chilling the dough before baking enhances flavor and texture, ensuring the cookies hold their shape and develop their signature crackled coating. Whether for a holiday gathering or a cozy treat at home, these chocolate crinkle cookies never disappoint.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- For Rolling
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1. Prepare dry ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- 2. Mix wet ingredients
- In a large bowl, mix sugar and oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 3. Combine mixtures
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. The dough will be sticky.
- 4. Chill dough
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the dough is firm enough to handle.
- 5. Prepare baking sheets
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 6. Roll dough balls
- Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls (about 1 inch/2.5 cm in diameter). Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar to coat completely.
- 7. Arrange on sheets
- Arrange the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- 8. Bake
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cookies are puffed and crackled but still soft in the centers.
- 9. Cool
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
Das Abkühlen des Teigs ist entscheidend für die optimale Konsistenz und das typische Aussehen der Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. Verwenden Sie zum besseren Geschmack gerne Dutch-Process-Kakaopulver und behandeln Sie die Teigkugeln beim Wälzen großzügig mit Puderzucker, damit sich die charakteristischen Risse bilden können.
Varianten und Anpassungen
Für einen intensiveren Schokoladengeschmack kann ½ Teelöffel Instant-Espressopulver zum Teig hinzugefügt werden. Die Cookies sind vegetarisch und lassen sich mit verschiedenen Kakaosorten variieren. Alternativ können Sie für eine weniger süße Variante den Zucker verringern.
Serviervorschläge
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies sind perfekt zu einer Tasse Milch, Kaffee oder Tee. Sie eignen sich hervorragend als Geschenk oder zum Teilen bei Feiern und Weihnachtsfesten. Auch als kleine Leckerei zwischendurch sind sie ein Genuss.
Save Diese Chocolate Crinkle Cookies verbinden auf einfache Weise einen reichen Schokoladengeschmack mit einer unverwechselbaren Optik und Textur. Ob für besondere Anlässe oder einfach nur, um sich selbst zu verwöhnen – dieses Rezept wird schnell zum Lieblingsrezept in Ihrer Backstube.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What gives chocolate crinkles their crackled surface?
The crackled surface forms from rolling dough balls in powdered sugar before baking. As they expand, the sugar coating cracks, creating the signature look.
- → How does chilling the dough affect texture?
Chilling firms the dough, making it easier to handle and helps produce thick, fudgy centers with a delicate exterior when baked.
- → Can I use Dutch-process cocoa powder?
Yes, Dutch-process cocoa gives a richer, deeper chocolate flavor and slightly darker color to the cookies.
- → How to store these chocolate cookies?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months to maintain freshness.
- → What is the ideal baking time for soft, fudgy texture?
Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are puffed and crackled but still soft in the centers for optimal texture.