Soft fudgy chocolate cookies (Print View)

Soft, fudgy chocolate treats with crackled powdered sugar coating, perfect for sharing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Coating

09 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly mixed.
02 - Beat granulated sugar and vegetable oil in a large bowl until fully integrated. Add eggs one at a time, beating until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
03 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Dough will be sticky.
04 - Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until dough firms up sufficiently for handling.
05 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - Place powdered sugar in a shallow dish. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, then coat thoroughly with powdered sugar.
07 - Space dough balls about 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cookies puff and crackle on top but remain soft inside.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Soft, fudgy texture
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • For extra chocolate flavor, fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips before chilling the dough
  • Dough can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days
03 -
  • Use room temperature eggs for better mixing
  • Do not overbake to keep cookies soft inside
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