Pin It Soft, fudgy chocolate cookies with a crackled powdered sugar coating—perfect for holiday gatherings and cookie trays.
This recipe has always been a hit at our family celebrations and is easy to prepare with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients: 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (60 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 pure vanilla extract
- Coating: 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar and oil until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Step 3:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough will be sticky.
- Step 4:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until firm enough to handle.
- Step 5:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 6:
- Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball generously in the powdered sugar to coat.
- Step 7:
- Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookies are puffed and crackled but still soft in the center.
- Step 9:
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Pin It These cookies bring warmth to our kitchen and always spark joy when shared with loved ones.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, electric mixer or whisk, measuring cups and spoons, rubber spatula, baking sheets, parchment paper, wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains: Eggs, wheat (gluten). May contain: Traces of nuts, dairy if ingredients are processed in shared facilities. Always check labels for possible allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 80 per cookie, Total Fat: 3 g, Carbohydrates: 13 g, Protein: 1 g
Pin It Enjoy baking these delightful cookies and share the love they bring at every bite.
Recipe FAQs
- → What gives the crackled appearance on these chocolate treats?
Rolling the dough balls generously in powdered sugar before baking creates the signature crackled coating as the dough expands and cracks in the oven.
- → How can I achieve a fudgy texture in these chocolate cookies?
Chilling the sticky dough before baking helps maintain moisture, resulting in a tender, fudgy center once baked.
- → Can I add extra chocolate flavor to the batter?
Yes, folding in chocolate chips before chilling enhances the chocolate intensity and adds delightful melty pockets.
- → What is the best way to cool these treats after baking?
Allow them to cool on baking sheets briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely without becoming soggy.
- → Are these chocolate treats suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, they contain no meat products and use common vegetarian-friendly ingredients like eggs and dairy alternatives.