Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

The Story

Satisfy your cravings with chocolate crinkle cookies—the love child of rich, fudgy brownies and chewy cookies.

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

2. 2

   Combine chocolate and butter in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until almost melted. Add espresso powder and stir until completely melted and smooth.

3. 3

   Whisk eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl, smashing any brown sugar lumps. Whisk in the chocolate mixture.

4. 4

   Whisk in the flour mixture until combined. Cover and chill the dough for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to roll.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and position two racks in the center. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

6. 6

   Place confectioners' sugar in a small bowl. Roll chilled dough into 1½-inch balls.

7. 7

   Roll each ball in confectioners' sugar.

8. 8

   Arrange 12 balls evenly on each baking sheet. Place remaining dough back in the refrigerator.

9. 9

   Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, rotating pans midway through, until puffy and almost dry between cracks.

10. 10

    Cool cookies on pans for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

11. 11

    Repeat with remaining cookie dough.