Soft fudgy chocolate cookies (Printable)

Soft, fudgy chocolate treats with crackled powdered sugar edges and a chewy, crisp texture inside.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ For Rolling

09 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, blend sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition, then incorporate vanilla extract.
03 - Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Dough will be sticky.
04 - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour until firm enough to handle.
05 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and shape into 1-inch diameter balls. Roll each ball thoroughly in powdered sugar to coat.
07 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cookies are puffed, crackled, and soft in the center.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • For richer flavor, use Dutch process cocoa powder.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
03 -
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.
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