Crinkle Cookies
Crinkle cookies are a delicious and visually striking dessert that are perfect for any occasion. They have a soft, fudgy center and a crackled exterior, and are often dusted with powdered sugar to give them a snowy appearance. Here is a recipe for crinkle cookies that yields about 24 cookies:
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is smooth. Set aside to cool.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a large mixing bowl. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Stir in the cooled melted chocolate.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate mixing bowl. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Place the powdered sugar in a shallow dish. Scoop spoonfuls of the dough into the powdered sugar, rolling to coat. Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until they are set and the