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The Fudgiest, Chewiest Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (No-Chill Required)

A stack of four rich, fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies dusted heavily with powdered sugar.
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Make rich, brownie-like chocolate crinkle cookies with a soft, fudgy center and a signature crackled powdered sugar coating. This recipe requires no chilling time and delivers a crowd-pleasing holiday classic.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. Place the remaining 3/4 cup of granulated sugar in one shallow bowl and the powdered sugar in another shallow bowl.
  7. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each ball first in the granulated sugar, coating it completely.
  8. Next, roll the sugared dough ball thoroughly in the powdered sugar until it is heavily coated.
  9. Place the heavily coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the center should still look soft. Do not overbake to keep the center fudgy.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The crinkles will set as they cool.

Notes

  • For the best crinkle effect, make sure the dough balls are generously coated in the powdered sugar before baking.
  • Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor, similar to a brownie.
  • If your cookies spread too much, chill the dough balls for 15 minutes before rolling them in the sugars and baking.

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