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The Ultimate Soft and Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (No Chill Option Included)

A stack of four fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies heavily dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate.
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Make soft, fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies with a perfect powdered sugar crackle top. This easy recipe delivers brownie-like cookies and works without chilling the dough.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, high quality
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for extra fudginess)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This takes about 3 minutes.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. If using, stir in the chocolate chips. The dough will be thick.
  5. Place the dough in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour if you want taller, more defined crinkles. For a no-chill option, proceed immediately.
  6. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each.
  7. Place the remaining 3/4 cup of granulated sugar in a shallow dish. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the sugar until completely coated.
  8. For the best crinkle effect, roll the sugared dough balls again in powdered sugar (not included in the main ingredient list but necessary for the crinkle look).
  9. Place the double-coated dough balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  10. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers should still appear slightly soft. Do not overbake if you want fudgy chocolate cookies.
  11. 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, most pronounced crinkle texture, chill the dough for 2 to 4 hours. The colder the dough, the more the cookie spreads and cracks in the oven.
  • Use a high-quality, dark cocoa powder to achieve a rich, brownie like cookie flavor.
  • If your powdered sugar coating melts before baking, roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time just before placing them on the baking sheet.

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