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Ingredients
cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
Directions
In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg whites and vanilla; beat well. Stir in melted chocolate.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture alternately with water. Stir in remaining 1 cup chocolate chips. Refrigerate, covered, until easy to handle, about 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Roll in confectioners’ sugar. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Tips
Why are my chocolate crinkle cookies flat?
While chocolate crinkle cookies are simple to make, there are a number of small ways things can go awry. Make sure your baking powder isn’t old, or it won’t give much lift. The butter shouldn’t be too soft—30 minutes on the counter is plenty. And make sure your cookie sheets are clean and cool going into the oven. Here are more reasons why your cookies could be flat.
What makes a cookie crinkle?
Crinkle cookies are cute, and this level of adorable is achieved by starting the baking process with the cookie dough in balls instead of pressed flat. As the dough warms and cooks, it collapses into a perfect cookie and cracks appear. The contrast of the chocolate dough and powdered sugar makes this chocolate crinkle cookie recipe extra pretty. Check out the ultimate guide to different types of cookies.
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