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Fudgy Crinkle Cookies

Fudgy Crinkle Cookies
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Fudgy Crinkle Cookies are the ultimate chocolate treat with a rich, dense fudgy center and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Coated with powdered sugar to create a stunning cracked exterior, these cookies are quick to prepare using simple pantry staples. Perfect for holidays, snacks, or gifting, they deliver bakery-quality magic straight from your oven.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coating

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to ensure even distribution and prevent clumping, which is essential for achieving the perfect fudgy texture.
  2. Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully blended. This mixture forms the moist, flavorful base of your cookies.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon. Mix just until combined to avoid overdeveloping gluten, which can make the cookies tough. The dough should look uniform and thick.
  4. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Chilling firms up the dough, making it easier to shape and intensifies the chocolate flavor when baked.
  5. Prep and Roll: After chilling, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Generously coat each ball in powdered sugar, ensuring a thick layer to create the signature cracked exterior as the cookies bake.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on a lined baking sheet, spaced apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cookies spread and crack but remain soft to the touch in the center.

Notes

  • Measure flour carefully: Use a spoon and level method to avoid dense cookies from too much flour.
  • Chilling dough is key: Never skip this step as it controls spread and develops flavor.
  • Use high-quality cocoa powder: For the richest chocolate taste, pick a brand with deep color.
  • Don’t overbake: Cookies should be soft in the center; they continue to set as they cool.
  • Double coat in powdered sugar: Gives the best contrast and sweetness on the outside.

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