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Crackle-Top Chocolate Cookies

Deliciously rich chocolate cookies with a crackly top and soft center, perfect for any chocolate lover.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Shape and Bake
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
  2. Roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat.
  3. Place the coated balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are crackled and the cookies are set.
  5. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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