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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Delight in the rich, fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, dusted with powdered sugar and perfect for every occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Sweets
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Perfect for that rich chocolaty flavor.
  • 1/2 cup butter Adds creamy richness.
  • 1 cup sugar Balances sweetness.
  • 2 large egg whites For structure.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Elevates flavor.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Foundation for cookie texture.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Helps cookies rise.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons water To adjust dough consistency.
Coating
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar For the iconic snowy finish.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • whisk
  • Microwave

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring occasionally.
  3. Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the cooled melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
  5. Incorporate the egg whites and vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture.
  6. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  8. Add a little water if needed to adjust the dough consistency.
  9. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  10. Roll the dough into generous balls, then coat them in confectioners’ sugar.
  11. Place the cookie balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  12. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  13. Cool the cookies on a wire rack.
  14. Dust with extra confectioners’ sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easier creaming. Avoid over-mixing the dough to keep cookies soft.

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