Chocolate-Orange Crackles Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Orange Crackles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, cut into pieces; 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, cut into pieces
2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.

1
Heat the butter, chocolate and 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring, until melted and smooth.
2
Let cool slightly, then add the Grand Marnier and eggs and stir until combined.
3
Add the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
4
Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
5
Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
6
Put the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the confectioners' sugar in 2 separate shallow bowls.
7
Form the dough into 1-inch balls.
8
Add the dough balls, a few at a time, to the granulated sugar and roll to coat, then transfer to the confectioners' sugar and roll to coat.
9
Arrange about 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
10
Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the cookies are puffed and cracked, about 12 minutes.
11
Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
12
Photograph by Andrew Purcell

1211

kcal

Calories

Fat

195

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Orange 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-Orange Crackles

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