Introducing a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion – Chocolate Crackle Cookies! These decadent cookies are a delightful blend of rich chocolate flavor and a satisfying crunch, making them a favorite among both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or a festive dessert to impress your guests during the holidays, these cookies are sure to please.
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/3 cups light-brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup milk
- Confectioners’ sugar, for rolling
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your oven is ready to bake these delicious cookies to perfection.
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Melt Chocolate: In a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the bittersweet chocolate until smooth and creamy. Once melted, set it aside to cool slightly.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. This ensures that your dry ingredients are well combined and free of any lumps.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the unsalted butter and light-brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. This step ensures that your cookies have a tender texture and a rich flavor.
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Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until well combined. This adds richness and depth of flavor to your cookies.
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Incorporate Melted Chocolate: Gradually add the melted chocolate to the mixture, beating until smooth and well incorporated. The melted chocolate adds intense chocolate flavor and richness to the cookies.
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Alternate Dry Ingredients and Milk: With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies.
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Chill Dough: Divide the dough into quarters, wrap each portion with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator until firm, approximately 2 hours. Chilling the dough helps it to firm up, making it easier to handle and roll into balls.
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Shape Dough: On a surface dusted with confectioners’ sugar, use your hands to roll each portion of dough into a log approximately 16 inches in length and 1 inch in diameter. The confectioners’ sugar prevents the dough from sticking to your hands and adds a delightful sweetness to the cookies.
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Chill Logs: Wrap the dough logs in plastic wrap and transfer them to a baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes. This step helps the dough to firm up even further, making it easier to slice into cookies.
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Slice and Coat Cookies: After chilling, cut each dough log into 1-inch pieces and toss them in confectioners’ sugar, coating them evenly. Roll each piece into a ball, ensuring that any cocoa-colored dough is completely coated in sugar.
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Bake: Place the coated cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies have flattened and the sugar splits, approximately 12 to 15 minutes. The cookies will have a crackled appearance on the surface when done.
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Cool and Enjoy: Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely before enjoying. These Chocolate Crackle Cookies are best enjoyed with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee.
These Chocolate Crackle Cookies are a delightful combination of rich chocolate flavor and irresistible texture, making them the perfect indulgence for any sweet tooth. Whether you’re baking them for a special occasion or simply craving a delicious treat, these cookies are sure to satisfy. So go ahead, gather your ingredients, and get ready to enjoy the sweet satisfaction of homemade chocolate goodness! 🍪✨
