Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Soft & chewy chocolate crinkle cookies have the best of both worlds. They have thin & crispy edges with soft & chewy centers. The chocolatey flavor is so good, the perfect indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter 2 sticks, unsalted, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup + 1/3 cup sugar separated
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 cups flour all purpose
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350℉ and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, add your softened butter, brown sugar and first part of your sugar and mix until combined. (reserve rest of your sugar for rolling)
- Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste. Mix until well combined and light and fluffy.
- Add flour, cornstarch, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda and fold until just combined.
- Scoop out your cookie dough into 1 inch balls. Roll in sugar and then roll in powdered sugar. This helps give the crackling effect.
- Bake in a 350° oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool and enjoy!!
- For a puffier cookie, add 1/4 cup more of flour or chill your dough before baking.