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Classic Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Close-up of rich, dark chocolate crinkle cookies dusted heavily with powdered sugar, one cookie broken open to show the fudgy interior.
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Make soft, fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies with that signature powdered sugar crackle. This recipe delivers a rich chocolate flavor perfect for holiday baking or cookie exchanges.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Beat the softened butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. The dough will be stiff.
  5. Place the remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar in one shallow dish and the powdered sugar in another.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball first in the granulated sugar, coating it completely. Then, roll the sugared ball in the powdered sugar until heavily coated.
  7. Place the coated dough balls on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look soft. Do not overbake.
  9. 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 balls are generously coated in powdered sugar before baking.
  • If you want a fudgier texture, slightly underbake the cookies by one minute.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling if your kitchen is very warm; this helps the cookies hold their shape.

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