Pin This Soft, fudgy chocolate cookies with a crackled, powdered sugar coating perfect for the holidays and incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients: 1 cup (120 g) all purpose flour 1/2 cup (50 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 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.
- 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 dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. The dough will be sticky.
- Step 4:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Step 5:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 6:
- Scoop tablespoon sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar to coat.
- Step 7:
- Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cookies have spread and crinkled but are still soft in the center.
- Step 9:
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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- → What makes these cookies crackle?
The powdered sugar coating cracks as the dough expands during baking, creating the signature crackled appearance.
- → Can I add chocolate chips to the dough?
Yes, adding mini chocolate chips before chilling intensifies the chocolate flavor and adds texture.
- → How important is chilling the dough?
Chilling firms the sticky dough, making it easier to handle and helping develop the cookie's soft but structured texture.
- → What is the best way to store these cookies?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week to maintain softness and freshness.
- → Can the dough be frozen before baking?
Yes, shape dough balls and freeze; thaw slightly before rolling in powdered sugar and baking for convenience.