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Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (No Chill Dough)

Stack of three fudgy crinkle cookies dusted with powdered sugar, showing a gooey melted chocolate center in the top cookie.
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Make bakery-style chocolate crinkle cookies that are soft and fudgy inside with a beautiful crackled powdered sugar top. This recipe uses simple ingredients and requires no dough chilling time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in the melted and cooled chocolate chips until just combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  7. Place the powdered sugar in a shallow dish. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each.
  8. Roll each dough ball completely in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
  9. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The cookies will look slightly underbaked in the center and the tops will begin to crack.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The cracks will deepen as they cool.

Notes

  • For the best crackle effect, ensure the dough balls are completely coated in powdered sugar before baking.
  • If you prefer a slightly chewier cookie, slightly reduce the baking time.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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