Espresso Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
These espresso chocolate crinkle cookies combine rich chocolate and subtle espresso flavors with a soft, fudgy texture and a signature powdered sugar crackle. Perfect for any occasion, they are easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (130g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for rolling dough balls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, form dough balls about 1.5 inches in diameter. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar.
- Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies have spread and cracked but centers are still soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill dough for at least 2 hours to prevent spreading and to develop flavor. Roll dough balls generously in powdered sugar, even twice, for the best crinkle effect. Avoid overbaking to keep centers soft. If dough is too warm and spreads too thin, chill again before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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