The Ultimate Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies: Best Ever Chewy Brownie Bites
Whip up these easy, from-scratch chocolate crinkle cookies for a holiday favorite that is irresistibly fudgy and crackly. These chocolatey delights have soft, brownie-like centers and a crisp powdered sugar coating.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent spreading.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the remaining 3/4 cup of granulated sugar in one shallow bowl and the powdered sugar in another.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough. Roll each ball first in the granulated sugar, then thoroughly coat it in the powdered sugar.
- Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The crinkles will set as they cool.
Notes
- For the best crinkle effect, make sure the dough is well chilled before rolling.
- If you are looking for alternatives to traditional baking, remember that some meal planning services offer recipes that align with different dietary needs.
- For an extra fudgy texture, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the flour with cornstarch.
- If you are interested in other holiday treats, check out our Pinterest account for more inspiration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30