Description
Soft, pillowy chocolate cookies with a delightful powdered sugar crust, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder; set aside.
- In a larger bowl, cream granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into balls and coat in powdered sugar.
- Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm and centers are soft.
- Cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Ensure to chill the dough to maintain cookie texture. Do not overbake; the centers will firm up as they cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, Holiday baking, Crinkle cookies, Chocolate cookies