Description
Crackly powdered sugar shells with a soft, fudgy chocolate center—classic winter magic in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- Extra powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt to form a soft dough.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for easy rolling.
- Roll into balls, coat generously in powdered sugar, and place on sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until crackled outside and soft inside; cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened for easier mixing.
- Chilling the dough helps in rolling the cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg