Soft Fudgy Chocolate Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, fudgy chocolate crinkles with a crackled powdered sugar coating, simple and delicious.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
02 - In a large bowl, beat sugar and vegetable oil until well combined; add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
03 - Gradually add dry ingredient mixture to wet ingredients, stirring until a thick dough forms.
04 - Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
05 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls; coat each ball generously with powdered sugar.
07 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cookies are puffed, cracked, and soft in the center.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Soft fudgy texture
  • Easy enough for any baker
02 -
  • For extra chocolate flavor, add 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips to the dough
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days
03 -
  • Chill the dough to prevent spreading
  • Roll the dough balls generously in powdered sugar for the best crackle effect
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