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Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies: Easy Recipe for Soft, Brownie-Like Treats

A stack of three fudgy crinkle cookies dusted with powdered sugar, with one cookie broken open to show the soft interior.
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Make these Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies for a soft, chewy center and a beautiful powdered sugar crackle top. This easy recipe delivers bakery-style cookies at home, tasting just like rich brownies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for rolling

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 3/4 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Place the dough in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent spreading and improves the crackle.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Pour extra granulated sugar into one shallow dish and powdered sugar into another.
  8. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each ball first in the granulated sugar, then thoroughly coat it in the powdered sugar.
  9. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look slightly soft.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The crackles will set as they cool.

Notes

  • For the best crackle effect, ensure the powdered sugar coating is thick before baking.
  • If you prefer a chewier, more brownie-like texture, chill the dough for 1 hour or even overnight before scooping.
  • These cookies freeze well. Freeze the baked cookies in an airtight container for up to three months.

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