Ingredients
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, melted
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
Powdered sugar, for rolling
Preparation
Step 1In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Step 2In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugars, and eggs until well combined. Pour into dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours. Step 3Preheat oven to 350° and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment. Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. If dough is too sticky, wet your hands slightly to help roll dough. Roll dough into powdered sugar, coating well and then place on prepared baking sheet 2” apart. After rolling all the dough in powdered sugar, roll each piece again in powdered sugar. This will help get a more dramatic crinkle when the cookies bake. Step 4Bake cookies until cookies puff and crack, about 14 minutes. The edges will just be set, but the cracks will still look slightly underdone. Let cool on baking sheet.
How do I prevent a flat chocolate crinkle cookie? Nobody wants a flat cookie, especially with these soft and fudgy creations. Flat cookies could be the result of two things: not chilling your dough for long enough, and not using enough flour. Make sure your your refrigerating your dough for at least 2 hours before baking. A well-chilled dough will not only help your cookies to be height and texture we want, but also aids in creating the beautiful signature crinkle. Can I make these ahead? Of course! Make the dough a day or two in advance, and refrigerate until you’re ready to form your cookies. If you want to freeze your dough, form your cookie dough into balls, then chill for one hour. After chilling, place your cookie dough balls in an airtight container or storage bag and freeze for up to three months. When you’re ready to bake, thaw before rolling in your confectioners sugar and baking. How do I store them? If you manage to have any leftovers, store them at an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Have you tried these yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
