Irresistible Chocolate Crackle Cookies

Chocolate Crackle Cookies Recipe

Category: Desserts
Servings: 48
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour + 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy

Chocolate crackle cookies are a delightful treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. Their soft, chewy interior combined with a beautifully cracked exterior dusted with powdered sugar makes them irresistible. These cookies are rich in flavor, thanks to the dark chocolate and the slight caramel sweetness of brown sugar. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy gathering or an afternoon snack.

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Melt the Chocolate: Begin by melting the dark chocolate. Set a small saucepan with about a quarter of water on low heat. Place a heatproof bowl over the saucepan, ensuring it doesn’t touch the water. Break the chocolate into pieces and add them to the bowl (alternatively, use dark chocolate chips). Stir gently with a wooden spoon until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.

2. Add Butter and Sugar: Once the chocolate is melted, add the butter to the bowl, stirring until the butter has completely melted and combined with the chocolate. Then, stir in the brown sugar, mixing well until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

3. Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring continuously. Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and coarse salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing with a whisk or wooden spoon until the dough comes together and is smooth.

5. Chill the Dough: Transfer the dough into a clean bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Place the bowl in the refrigerator to chill for about 1 hour. This will help the dough firm up and make it easier to handle.

6. Form the Cookie Balls: After the dough has chilled, remove it from the fridge and discard the plastic wrap. Take small portions of the dough (about 10g each) and roll them into balls using your hands.

7. Coat with Powdered Sugar: Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll each cookie ball in the powdered sugar until it is completely coated.

8. Chill Again: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the powdered-sugar-coated cookie balls on it, spacing them apart. Place the baking sheet back in the refrigerator and let the cookie balls chill for at least 30 minutes. This will help them hold their shape during baking.

9. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) while the dough is chilling.

10. Bake the Cookies: After the cookie balls have chilled and firmed up, transfer them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still slightly soft.

11. Cool the Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. As the cookies cool, they will develop their signature cracked appearance.

12. Serve and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to fully cool before serving. These chocolate crackle cookies are perfect for pairing with a glass of milk or a hot cup of tea.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

These cookies, rich in dark chocolate and with a delightful sugar crust, offer a treat that’s not too heavy but still satisfies your sweet cravings. Perfect for holiday gifting or everyday enjoyment, these chocolate crackle cookies are sure to become a family favorite.

Enjoy baking and sharing these indulgent cookies with your loved ones!