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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

This easy chocolate crinkle cookies recipe is made with real chocolate and a few other ingredients is sure to impress for holiday parties, cookie swaps and more.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 94kcal
Author Ashley C.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar sifted

Instructions

  • In a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the eggs and sugar until thick, pale and fluffy (about 5 to 6 minutes). Add the vanilla and mix to blend. Add the cooled chocolate mixture and beat until incorporated.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm enough to shape into balls (several hours or even overnight).
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Place the confectioners sugar in a shallow bowl. Form the chilled dough into 1 inch balls, then roll each ball in the sugar to coat. Coat balls completely, so that no chocolate is showing through. Place the sugar-covered balls on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or just until the edges are slightly firm but the centers are still soft. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool.

Notes

Storing: Homemade chocolate crinkle cookies can be stored in a sealed container for up to 4 days. To keep the powdered sugar intact, store them in a single layer. 
Freezing: If you’d like to make these cookies ahead of time, freeze the chocolate cookie dough balls for up to 2 months in a sealed container or freezer-safe bag. Thaw and roll in confectioners sugar before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.7mg