Soft Fudgy Chocolate Cookies (Printable Version)

Chewy chocolate crinkles with a crackled sugar coating and soft, fudgy texture inside.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ For Rolling

09 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar

# Preparation steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, combine sugar and vegetable oil until blended. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Incorporate vanilla extract.
03 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Expect a sticky dough.
04 - Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm enough to handle.
05 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions and roll into 1 inch diameter balls. Coat each ball generously in powdered sugar.
07 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until puffed and crackled yet soft in the center.
09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Classic chocolate flavor with a rich, fudgy texture.
  • Crackled exterior dusted with powdered sugar for a beautiful look.
  • Easy and straightforward recipe, perfect for bakers of all levels.
  • Chewy inside and slightly crisp outside gives the perfect cookie bite.
  • Makes a generous batch of 24 cookies to share or enjoy later.
02 -
  • Achten Sie darauf, den Teig mindestens eine Stunde zu kühlen, um die richtige Konsistenz zum Rollen zu erreichen.
  • Verwenden Sie einen Cookie-Scoop oder Esslöffel für gleichmäßige Portionen.
  • Backen Sie nicht zu lange, damit die Cookies innen schön weich bleiben.
  • Lagern Sie die Cookies luftdicht, um die Frische zu erhalten.
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