Chocolate Crackles Recipe

Name: Chocolate Crackles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/3 cup whole milk; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup confectioners sugar

Servings: persons

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup whole milk
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup confectioners sugar

1
Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring.
2
Set aside and let cool.
3
Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
4
With an electric mixer, beat butter and brown sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Mix in eggs and vanilla, and then the melted chocolate.
6
Reduce speed to low; mix in flour mixture in two batches, alternating with the milk.
7
Divide dough into four equal pieces.
8
Wrap each in plastic; refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
9
Preheat oven to 350F.
10
Divide each piece into sixteen 1-inch balls.
11
Roll in granulated sugar to coat, then in confectioners sugar to coat.
12
Space 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
13
Bake until surfaces crack, about 14 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.
14
Let cool on sheets on wire racks.
15
Cookies can be stored between layers of parchment in airtight containers at room temperature up to 3 days.

1464

kcal

Calories

Fat

253

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Crackles falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate Crackles

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