Midnight Espresso Crinkles Recipe

Name: Midnight Espresso Crinkles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, cut into small pieces; ¾ cup butter, softened or ¾ cup margarine; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons instant coffee or 2 tablespoons espresso granules; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup dark chocolate chips; ¼ cup decorator sugar crystals

Servings: persons

6 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, cut into small pieces
¾ cup butter, softened or ¾ cup margarine
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
2 tablespoons instant coffee or 2 tablespoons espresso granules
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup dark chocolate chips
¼ cup decorator sugar crystals

1
In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chocolate uncovered on high 1 minute.
2
Stir; microwave 1 minute longer, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth.
3
In large bowl, beat butter, oil and sugars with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until light and fluffy.
4
Beat in melted chocolate and eggs until well blended.
5
In small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in water.
6
Add coffee mixture and vanilla to batter; beat until well blended.
7
On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder and salt.
8
Stir in chocolate chips.
9
Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes for easier handling.
10
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
11
Place sugar crystals in small bowl.
12
Shape dough by rounded tablespoonfuls into 1 1/2-inch balls; dip tops of balls in sugar.
13
On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls, sugar sides up, 3 inches apart.
14
Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until tops look dry (do not overbake).
15
Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

1533

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, cut into small pieces, ¾ cup butter, softened or ¾ cup margarine, ¼ cup vegetable oil, 1 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Midnight Espresso Crinkles 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.

Midnight Espresso Crinkles

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