Chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies – Satisfy your sweet tooth with our Chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. These timeless treats offer the balance of cocoa flavor and delicate sweetness creating a heavenly combination that will please any dessert enthusiast. With their chewiness and beautifully crinkled appearance these cookies are a delight, for all occasions. Whether you’re baking them for yourself or sharing them with loved ones our Chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are guaranteed to bring smiles and create lasting memories.
The first time I whipped up a batch of these Chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, the enticing aroma of cocoa filled our kitchen drawing my husband and child from every corner of the house. As I took the tray out of the oven their eyes gleamed with anticipation. They approached the cookies with a mixture of excitement and caution each taking a bite that elicited a chorus of “Mmms” throughout the room. The cookies, boasting a center and an exquisite crinkled exterior had truly enchanted them. From that moment it became a family tradition. We would gather in the kitchen to bake these cookies together their faces beaming with joy as we knew that soon our taste buds would be graced by this combination of cocoa, sugar, and love.
What makes this Chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies truly special?
Experience the enchantment of our Chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, where every mouthful takes you on a journey of dessert perfection. These cookies offer a balance, between a chewy center and an elegantly crinkled outer layer celebrating the joy of texture. Made with high-quality cocoa powder they boast a chocolate flavor that will mesmerize any chocolate enthusiast. Whether you’re a baker or just starting out our simple recipe ensures that these irresistible cookies effortlessly grace your table. Treat yourself to a batch of these marvels. Let their irresistible charm captivate your senses with each bite.
What You Need To Make This Chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe?
Cocoa Powder: When working with cocoa powder it’s an idea to sift it before adding it to the dry ingredients. This helps prevent any clumps from forming in your cookie dough ensuring a smooth texture.
Baking Powder: For an airy texture in these cookies, baking powder is essential. It helps them rise enough to strike the balance between chewiness and crispness.
Butter: Make sure your butter is at room temperature and softened. This allows it to effortlessly blend with the sugar resulting in a creamy cookie dough.
White Sugar: The use of sugar adds sweetness. Creates a slightly crispy outer texture for these cookies. Combining powdered sugar in this recipe gives them that classic crinkle look we all love.
Eggs: Eggs play a role in binding the ingredients while contributing to the moist and chewy texture of these cookies.
Vanilla Extract: Enhancing the flavor profile is vanilla extract, which gives your cookies that comforting aroma we all adore.
Powdered Sugar: To achieve that signature effect as the cookies spread and crack while baking roll the dough balls in sugar before placing them on the baking sheet.
Steps To Make Chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies:
Step 1: Start by combining the ingredients, such as cocoa powder, flour, baking powder and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Keep this mixture aside for now.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl cream together the ingredients like butter, sugar and vanilla until they are well combined. Then add the eggs one at a time to the mixture giving it a mix after each addition.
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Step 3: Next, it’s time to incorporate the ingredients into the egg mixture. Mix everything together until it is well combined.
Step 4: To achieve your desired cookie thickness let the dough chill for an hour or even overnight if you prefer.
Step 5: When you’re ready to bake them preheat your oven to 350°F. Take spoonfuls of the chilled dough. Roll them into tablespoon balls. Generously coat these balls with sugar.
Step 6: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the dough balls on it with space between each one. Bake them in the oven for around 10 to 15 minutes until they spread out and develop those signature cracks that cookies are known for.
Step 7: Once baked allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them onto a cooling rack, for cooling.
Tip:
To achieve the perfect crinkle effect and prevent the powdered sugar from melting too quickly while baking, place the cookie dough balls in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes after rolling them in powdered sugar. This brief chilling helps the sugar coating to set, resulting in those beautiful crackled tops that make these cookies a delightful treat.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use Dutch-processed cocoa powder instead of unsweetened cocoa powder?
While using Dutch processed cocoa powder is possible it might result in a slightly different taste. For the traditional flavor, we suggest using unsweetened cocoa powder.
Can I freeze the cookie dough for future baking?
Absolutely! Just shape the dough into balls and coat them with sugar. Freeze them on a baking sheet. Once frozen you can transfer them to an airtight container or resealable bag. Store them for up to three months. When you’re ready to bake there’s no need to thaw the dough; simply bake directly from the freezer. Adjust the baking time if necessary.
How can I ensure the cookies have that perfect chewy texture?
To achieve that desired chewiness it’s essential to chill the cookie dough. The longer you chill it the thicker and chewier your cookies will turn out. Enjoy!
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Chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 c. unsweetened cocoa powder I recommend sifting it if it is very lumpy
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/3 c. butter softened
- 1 1/2 c. white sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 c. powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients by mixing 1 cup of cocoa powder (if it's lumpy sift it first), 2 cups of all purpose flour, 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, in a medium bowl. Set this mixture aside.
- In a mixing bowl cream together 1/3 cup of butter, 1 1/2 cups of white sugar and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract using an electric mixer until they are well combined. Add the eggs one at a time (4 eggs in total) mixing each one for around 10 seconds on low speed.
- Gradually add the mixture to the ingredients while mixing on low speed until everything is fully incorporated.
- Cover the bowl. Let the cookie dough chill for at least an hour; if you prefer thicker cookies you can even chill it overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Take tablespoon portions of the chilled dough. Roll them into balls. Coat each ball thoroughly with sugar by rolling them in a bowl containing half a cup of powdered sugar.
- Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls on a baking sheet with space between them (you may need to bake them in batches). Bake, for around 10 to 15 minutes until the cookies spread out and develop cracks.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes until they become firm then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool down completely. Indulge, in the pleasure of savoring these chewy chocolate crinkle cookies!
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