Description
Indulge in these rich and fudgy gluten-free chocolate crinkle cookies, perfect for sharing and evoking nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 tsp espresso powder
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and eggs until creamy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until fully incorporated. Fold in espresso powder if desired.
- Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Form the Cookies: Scoop and roll dough into balls, then coat in powdered sugar.
- Bake: Place on baking sheet lined with parchment, baking for 10-12 minutes until tops crack.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential for the right texture. Do not overmix to avoid tough cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gluten-free cookies, chocolate crinkle cookies, holiday baking