Rich Fudgy Chocolate Crackles (Printable version)
Rich, fudgy chocolate treats with a distinctive crackled surface and tender, brownie-like centers.
# What You'll 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, at room temperature
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ For Rolling
09 - 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk sugar and vegetable oil until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
03 - Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until a thick, sticky dough forms.
04 - Cover the dough and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours until firm.
05 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - Place confectioners sugar in a shallow bowl. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion dough, roll into balls, and coat generously with confectioners sugar.
07 - Place coated dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until cookies are puffed and crackled on top.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- It feels like a secret shared with a friend every time you pull these gooey beauties from the oven.
- The balance of a brownie-like texture with a light, crackly top keeps me coming back again and again.
02 -
- Chilling the dough is non-negotiable for the perfect crackle and ease of handling.
- Using confectioners sugar generously makes all the difference in the visual and textural effect.
03 -
- Use room temperature eggs to ensure the best emulsion and texture.
- Rolling the dough balls generously in confectioners sugar guarantees the iconic crackle finish.