Festive Chocolate Crinkles
The ultimate comfort food for the holidays! Festive Chocolate Crinkles are rich, chewy cookies coated in powdered sugar that bring warmth and joy to any occasion. Perfect for sharing, these easy-to-make treats will become a family favorite!
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
- Mixing Bowl
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Semisweet Chocolate
- 1 ¼ cups Flour
- ½ cup Dutch Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Espresso Powder
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 8 tablespoons Butter
- 1 ⅓ cups Brown Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- ⅓ cup Milk
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- Granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
- Whisk together flour, Dutch cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and then add vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Pour in the melted chocolate and mix on low speed until incorporated.
- Alternate adding the dry mixture and milk until just combined.
- Transfer dough onto plastic wrap, cover, and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough and roll into balls. If sticky, freeze briefly.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar and then powdered sugar.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet, 2 inches apart, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Let cool on a wire rack after baking.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Freezing: You can freeze the dough for up to 3 months.
- Pairing: These cookies pair wonderfully with a glass of milk.
- Serving: Serve alongside a platter of seasonal desserts.
- Rolling Technique: Roll in both sugars for visual appeal.