Description
Indulgent hot chocolate brownie crinkle cookies merge rich chocolate and marshmallow magic into one irresistible winter treat. Chocolate lovers will savor these festive, fudgy delights that promise warmth and sweet comfort in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (190 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons chocolate supreme cocoa mix
- 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 g) light brown sugar
Dry and Binding Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gently heat chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until completely smooth and glossy.
- In a separate mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Using an electric mixer, vigorously whip eggs and sugars until the mixture becomes light, airy, and significantly increased in volume.
- Gradually incorporate the melted chocolate and vanilla into the egg mixture, blending until uniformly combined.
- Delicately fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until no flour streaks remain to maintain a tender texture.
- Refrigerate the dough for a minimum of two hours, allowing flavors to meld and consistency to firm up.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- Using lightly oiled hands, roll the chilled dough into uniform spheres, generously coating each ball in powdered sugar for the signature crinkle effect.
- Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving sufficient space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for a crackled surface and slightly set edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Ensure chocolate and butter are melted slowly to prevent burning, using short 15-second microwave intervals and stirring between each.
- Chilling dough is crucial for developing rich flavors and preventing spread, so don’t skip this step even if you’re impatient.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and dark chocolate for deeper, more intense chocolate flavor that elevates these crinkle cookies.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the same measurement proportions.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg