Soft fudgy chocolate cookies (Print)

Chewy, fudgy chocolate cookies with a crackled, powdered sugar exterior and crisp edges.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ For Rolling

09 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
03 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. The dough will be sticky.
04 - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the dough is firm enough to handle.
05 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into 1-inch diameter balls. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar to coat completely.
07 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until cookies are puffed and crackled but still soft in the centers.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple ingredients you likely already have
  • Perfectly chewy with a crisp, crackled topping
02 -
  • Chilling the sticky dough is essential for easy rolling
  • Let cookies cool completely for a perfectly chewy texture
03 -
  • Use Dutch-process cocoa for deeper chocolate flavor
  • Add instant espresso powder for extra richness
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