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Quick Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
70% authentic · American
A simplified version of chocolate crinkle cookies using melted chocolate for a faster, intensely chocolatey flavor and a slightly softer texture.
Ingredients
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips4 ounces
- Butter1/4 cup
- Granulated sugar1 cup
- Eggs2 large
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour1 cup
- Unsweetened cocoa powder1/4 cup
- Baking powder1/2 teaspoon
- Salt1/4 teaspoon
- Powdered sugar1/2 cup (for rolling)
Steps
- 1
Melt chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- 2
In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar into the slightly cooled chocolate mixture. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough will be soft.
- 5
Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until firm enough to handle.
- 6
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 7
Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls, then roll each ball generously in powdered sugar.
- 8
Place the coated balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- 9
Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are set. They will be soft in the center.
- 10
Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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