Description
Deliciously soft chocolate cookies with a pretty powdered sugar crackle, perfect for sharing or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and coat them in powdered sugar.
- Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, giving them space.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until set and crinkled.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough briefly if your kitchen is warm for better shape and crinkles. They pair well with tea, coffee, or milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, chocolate cookies, Valentine's Day, desserts