Description
Deliciously rich chocolate cookies with a beautifully cracked, powdered sugar topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix well for about a minute.
- Add the eggs and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out portions, and roll them into balls.
- Roll the balls in powdered sugar to coat completely.
- Place the coated balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough, experiment with mix-ins like chocolate chunks or nuts, and use fresh cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg