Description
These fudgy, intensely chocolatey cookies with their iconic powdered sugar cracks are a truly magical and irresistible dessert, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (100g) powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Cover dough and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls, roll in powdered sugar to coat heavily.
- Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops are cracked.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg