Espresso Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Delightful cookies that merge rich espresso and chocolate flavors with a beautiful crinkle exterior, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and espresso powder to the sugar mixture and stir until fully blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar until well coated.
- Place them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are firm but the centers remain soft.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a richer taste, use Dutch-process cocoa powder. Allow dough to chill longer for thicker cookies.