Save Soft, fudgy chocolate cookies with a crackled, powdered sugar exterior these classic treats are irresistibly chewy inside and delightfully crisp outside
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
- Step 1:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt set aside
- Step 2:
- 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
- Step 3:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated The dough will be sticky
- Step 4:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the dough is firm enough to handle
- Step 5:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
- Step 6:
- 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
- Step 7:
- Arrange the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets
- Step 8:
- Bake for 10 12 minutes, until cookies are puffed and crackled but still soft in the centers
- Step 9:
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
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Save Recipe FAQs
- → What gives the cookies their distinctive crackled appearance?
Rolling the dough in powdered sugar before baking causes the sugar to crackle and create the signature cracked surface as the cookies expand in the oven.
- → How can I make the chocolate flavor more intense?
Adding a small amount of instant espresso powder to the dough enhances the chocolate notes without overpowering the overall taste.
- → Why is chilling the dough important before baking?
Chilling firms up the dough, making it easier to handle and helping the cookies maintain their shape while developing better texture.
- → What type of cocoa powder yields the richest taste?
Using Dutch-process cocoa powder results in a smoother, richer chocolate flavor compared to natural cocoa powder.
- → How should these treats be stored to maintain freshness?
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months to preserve texture and flavor.