Description
Rich, fudgy chocolate cookies with a crackled powdered sugar coating, perfect for the holidays or a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a thick dough forms.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Generously coat each ball in confectioners’ sugar and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies have spread and the tops are crackled.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Use peppermint extract for a holiday twist.
- Roll in a mix of powdered sugar and cocoa powder for a more intense chocolate coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg