A cakey chocolate cookie with a delightfully crackly exterior. These chocolate crinkles cookies were one of my favorite cookies when I was growing up. Of course, I don’t think I’ve had them in years! When planning out my Christmas cookie baking, chocolate crinkles popped into my head. I decided it was time to recreate an old favorite! I think what I remember most about chocolate crinkles is the outside of the cookie. The dough is rolled into a ball and then they are rolled in powdered sugar and baked. The sugar creates the crackly, crunchy exterior. Don’t skimp on the powdered sugar. Toss each ball of dough into a bowl full of powdered sugar. Gently place each ball on an ungreased cookie sheet. Some of the powdered sugar gets absorbed into the cookie, but the rest creates a lovely pattern across the top of the cookie. Chocolate Crinkles Chocolate cookie rolled in powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter (softened) 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup powdered sugar In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs […]
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