Chocolate Crackle Top Cookies Recipes

CHOCOLATE CRACKLE COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring. Set aside, and let cool. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
• Mix butter and brown sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in eggs and vanilla, and then the melted chocolate. Reduce speed to low; mix in flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with the milk. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Wrap each in plastic; refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
• Divide each piece into 16 (1-inch) balls. Roll in granulated sugar to coat, then in confectioners' sugar to coat. Space 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
• Bake until surfaces crack, about 14 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks. Cookies can be stored between layers of parchment in airtight containers up to 3 days.

CHOCOLATE CRINKLES II

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together cocoa, white sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the cocoa mixture. Cover dough, and chill for at least 4 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Roll dough into one inch balls. I like to use a number 50 size scoop. Coat each ball in confectioners' sugar before placing onto prepared cookie sheets.
• Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand on the cookie sheet for a minute before transferring to wire racks to cool.

CRACKLE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat sugar, oil, chocolate and vanilla until blended. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm enough to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. With sugared hands, shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

OLD-FASHIONED CRACKLE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended. Beat in eggs, chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours., With sugared hands, shape dough into 1-in. balls. Roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

CHOCOLATE CRACKLE-TOPS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate and butter until smooth, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in sugar and continue stirring 2-3 min or until sugar dissolves. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition; stir in vanilla.
• In a separate bowl sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Gradually stir into the chocolate mix in batches, until just blended. Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until the dough is cold and holds its shape.
• Preheat oven to 325 deg. Grease two or more large baking sheets. Place powdered sugar in a small, deep bowl. Using your hands scoop cold dough into small balls and roll into 1 ½ in balls. Drop each ball into the powdered sugar and roll until heavily coated. Remove with a slotted spoon and tap against the side of the bowl to remove excess sugar. Place on the baking sheets 1 ½ in apart.
• Bake for 10-15 min or until tops feel slightly firm when touched. Place baking sheet on wire rack for 2-3 min, then remove cookies and cool on rack completely.

CHOCOLATE CRACKLE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a bowl (preferably metal) stir together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and blend in butter. Stir in egg and vanilla until mixture is blended. NOTE: (Some people add ¼ cup mini chocolate chips to make richer, I did not).
• Spread dough in a thin layer in bowl and freeze 10 minutes, or until firm.
• Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
• Put 4 tablespoons confectioners' sugar in a small bowl and dust hands with additional. Roll each piece of dough into a ball (small - gumball size) and then in confectioners' sugar in bowl. Arrange balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets, bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until cookies are just set. Cool cookies on racks.

CHOCOLATE CRACKLE-TOP COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Blend in chocolate. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition.
• Refrigerate 3 hours.
• Heat oven to 350ºF. Shape dough into 36 (1-inch) balls. Roll, 1 at a time, in powdered sugar until evenly coated. Place, 4 inches apart, on parchment-covered baking sheets.
• Bake 15 min. or until tops are cracked and centers are almost set. Cool 2 min. on baking sheet. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

CHOCOLATE CRINKLE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips. Stir until smooth; set aside. 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 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 COOKIES

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix oil, chocolate, granulated sugar and vanilla. Stir in eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray.
• Drop dough by teaspoonfuls into powdered sugar; roll around to coat and shape into balls. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
• Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are set. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

FUDGY CHOCOLATE CRACKLE COOKIES

Steps:

• Mix 1 cup sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla together in a large bowl until well blended. Stir in melted margarine. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well blended. Stir in white chocolate chips. Mix until well blended.
• Cover and chill until dough is firm enough to shape into balls, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Roll balls in remaining 3 tablespoons sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crackled on top and slightly firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

GOOEY CHOCOLATE CRACKLE COOKIES

Steps:

• Mix margarine and sugar in a large bowl.
• Add oil and vanilla, mix.
• Add eggs and mix.
• Add flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt, mixing all together.
• Let chill for a couple hours or overnight.
• Scoop dough into tablespoon balls using a scoop.
• Roll in powdered sugar.
• Place on greased pan.
• Bake at 350° for 11-12 minutes.
• Let cool on rack.
• NOTES:.
• You can make the cookies without letting the dough cool, it's just a bit sticky to work with.
• I use a #40 cookie scoop which is about the size of a tablespoon.
• I spray my pans for the first batch, but don't do it after that.
• No need to flatten down the cookie, it will spread as it bakes.
• If using a convection oven, set your temperature at 335° and bake for 10-12 minutes.