Chocolate Cracked Top Cookies Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cracked Top Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 cup salted butter, room temperature; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3/4 cup chocolate chips; 1 cup icing sugar (for rolling cookies)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup salted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup chocolate chips
1 cup icing sugar (for rolling cookies)

1
In medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
2
In medium bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Beat in egg and vanilla.
4
Using a wooden spoon, gradually stir in flour mixture and chocolate chips to form soft dough.
5
If mixture seems too dry, add a few drops of water.
6
Form dough into two balls and flatten into disks; wrap in plastic and refrigerate for two hours or overnight.
7
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
8
Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
9
Using 1 tablespoon of chocolate dough, shape into 1 inch balls; flatten the top just slightly.
10
Roll each in the icing sugar until fully coated.
11
If any dark brown dough is visible, roll again in the icing sugar.
12
Bake the cookies until the sugar coating splits, about 12 to 15 minutes, rotating halfway through.
13
Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving to wire racks to cool completely.
14
Store in an airtight container up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 weeks.

1081

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cracked Top Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Cracked Top Cookies

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