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Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies: The Best Chewy Holiday Treat

Two rich, dark chocolate crinkle cookies dusted heavily with powdered sugar on a light plate.
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Make soft, fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies with a perfect powdered sugar crackle top. This easy recipe delivers bakery style cookies ideal for Christmas cookie exchanges.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Place the remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar in one shallow bowl and the powdered sugar in another shallow bowl.
  7. Roll the dough into balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter. First, roll each ball thoroughly in the granulated sugar, then roll it completely in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
  8. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look slightly soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The signature crinkle top will develop as they cool.

Notes

  • For the best fudgy texture, do not overbake these cookies. They should look slightly underdone when you remove them from the oven.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling if your kitchen is warm; this helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • If you want a more intense chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
  • These are excellent for holiday baking and cookie exchanges. Find more festive cookie recipes on our Pinterest account.

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