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Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
These Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are about to be your new obsession. From the delicious, dense, brownie-like texture to the iconic, delicate powdered sugar crinkle topping these cookies are pure heaven!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 22 cookies
Calories: 161 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate bars (I used 2, 4 oz. Ghirardelli Bars)
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp. canola or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. espresso powder
- 1 tsp. salt
For rolling
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, or more as needed
Instructions
- Beat the eggs and sugars in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until pale in color and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate bar pieces and butter in the microwave in 30-second increments until smooth and melty. Whisk in the oil, vanilla, and balsamic. It will be smooth and a little thick.
- Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the egg/sugar mixture. (Pretty swirls!)
- Whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Do not over mix.
- Chill at least 1 hour in the fridge or longer/overnight in the fridge if needed.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Allow the cold cookie dough to rest on the counter for a few minutes to make it easier to scoop. It's really chocolatle-y and fudgy but you will still be able to roll the dough together in the palms of your hands.
- Roll the cookies first in granulated sugar, then roll HEAVILY in the powdered sugar. A really good coating of powdered sugar = cookies stay bright white.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for just about 8-10 minutes, better to underbake them slightly. Swirl a cup around the cookies when they come out of the oven while they’re still warm to make them perfect circles, if needed.
- Cool on cookie sheet for just a few minutes, then carefuly transfer to wire rack to cool completely. ENJOY!
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Notes
- Store on the counter in an airtight container. The cookies should remain fresh for 5-7 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie
Calories
161kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
95mg
(4%)
Potassium
107mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
97IU
(2%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 22cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 97IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.