These are the very best Chocolate Crinkle Cookie recipe I have ever tried. These Black Forest Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are bite sized chewy cookies that are easy to make and will be perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
3/4cupall-purpose flour
3/4cupsugar
3/4teaspoonbaking powder
1/4teaspoonsalt
4tablespoonsunsalted butter
1/3cupcocoa powder, not Dutch process
1egg
1teaspoonespresso powder, mixed with 2 tablespoons hot water
1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
1/3cupsemi-sweet mini chocolate chips
1/3cupdried tart cherries, 1.5 ounces
3/4cupsifted powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together in a bowl.
Melt butter in a second small bowl in a microwave or a small saucepan over low heat.
Add cocoa to melted butter, whisking until smooth. Stir in the egg, espresso mixture, and vanilla, fully blending in each one before adding the next.
Stir chocolate mixture into flour mixture just until combined.
Fold chocolate chips and cherries into the dough until evenly distributed. Shape into generous 2 inch balls using a cookie scoop or a heaping tablespoon measure.
Roll balls in powdered sugar two times, then arrange on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12 – 14 minutes or until cookies are cracked, yet still soft, do not overbake.
Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.