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Ultra Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (The Ultimate Brownie Texture)

A stack of four rich, dark chocolate crinkle cookies dusted heavily with white powdered sugar.
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Make these rich, chewy chocolate crinkle cookies that taste like a brownie. This recipe is simple, requires no chilling, and delivers the perfect powdered sugar crackle every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix 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 1 cup of powdered sugar for rolling into a shallow dish.
  7. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each ball thoroughly in the powdered sugar until completely coated.
  8. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look slightly soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet 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, roll the dough balls generously in the powdered sugar before baking.
  • If you prefer a slightly crisper edge, bake for an extra minute or two, but watch carefully to keep the center fudgy.
  • You can substitute the granulated sugar in the dough with 1 cup of granulated sugar and ½ cup of packed light brown sugar for extra chewiness.

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