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Instructions
1
Add sugar and vegetable oil to a mixing bowl and cream together. Stir in cocoa powder.
2
Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing between each. Stir in vanilla.
3
In a separate bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet, stir until fully combined and no clumps appear.
4
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, up to overnight.
5
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add powdered sugar to a bowl.
6
Roll dough into balls. Coat with powdered sugar. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, leaving at least 2 inches between each. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes.
7
Remove from oven, let rest for a few minutes and transfer to a wire rack to completely cool. Store in an air-tight container.
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Kim Chipotle
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We made these for my husband’s birthday. They tasted incredible with the Vietnamese Coffee ice cream we also made. Perfect flavor pairing!
Dec 30, 2025
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill the Dough Strategically ❄️Refrigerate the chocolate dough for at least 2 hours before rolling in powdered sugar—this prevents spreading and creates those signature deep crinkles on top.
- Double-Coat Your Powdered Sugar 🍪Roll dough balls in powdered sugar, let them sit for 30 seconds, then roll again for a thicker, more dramatic crackled coating that creates visual appeal and texture contrast.
- Use Quality Cocoa Powder 🍫Invest in Dutch-processed cocoa powder for deeper, more complex chocolate flavor and better color development compared to natural cocoa powder.
- Don't Overbake—Underbake Slightly ⏱️Pull cookies from the oven when the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underdone (about 11-12 minutes)—they'll continue cooking on the baking sheet and stay perfectly chewy.
- Room Temperature Eggs & Oil Matter 🥚Allow eggs and vegetable oil to reach room temperature before mixing to ensure proper emulsification, which creates a smoother dough and better texture in the finished cookies.
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