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Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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Delight in the rich, fudgy goodness of Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, featuring a tender cocoa-infused dough studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Rolled in confectioners’ sugar, these cookies bake into beautifully crinkled treats with soft centers and slightly set edges, perfect for chocolate lovers seeking an irresistible homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons (51g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Add-ins & Coatings

  • 1 cup (180g) mini or regular size semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 Tablespoons (35g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar, for rolling

Instructions

  1. Mix Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium high speed until the mixture is fluffy and light in color, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and pure vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, then beat on high speed until fully combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  4. Incorporate Dry into Wet: With the mixer running on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Beat on low until combined and then gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips. The resulting dough will be thick and very sticky.
  5. Chill the Dough: Cover the cookie dough tightly and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or up to 3 days. Chilling is mandatory to make the dough manageable for rolling and to enhance flavor and texture.
  6. Prepare for Baking: Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and allow it to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes (20 minutes if chilled longer than 3 hours) to soften slightly for easier scooping.
  7. Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and facilitate even baking.
  8. Scoop and Roll Cookies: Using about 1.5 tablespoons of dough for each cookie, scoop and roll the dough into balls. Lightly roll each ball in granulated sugar, then generously coat with confectioners’ sugar. Place the coated balls 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake the Cookies: Bake for 11-12 minutes or until the edges appear set and the centers remain soft. If the cookies are not spreading by minute 9, remove the baking sheet and give it a light bang on the counter 2-3 times to encourage spreading, then return to the oven to finish baking.
  10. Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will deflate slightly as they cool, creating their signature crinkled appearance.
  11. Storage: Store cooled cookies covered at room temperature for up to 1 week to maintain freshness and texture.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential; it helps manage the sticky dough and improves the cookie texture.
  • Using a medium cookie scoop ensures uniformly sized cookies for even baking.
  • Banging the baking sheet if cookies aren’t spreading helps achieve the perfect crinkle and shape.
  • For best results, use natural unsweetened cocoa powder rather than Dutch-processed.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely on racks to maintain crisp edges and chewy centers.

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