Fudgy Chocolate-Mocha Crinkles
 
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Delicious, Fudgy Chocolate-Mocha Crinkles
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Recipe type: Cookies
Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsweetened, good quality cocoa powder
  • 1¾ cups white granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 lg. eggs
  • 2 tsp. orange extract or vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1½ tsp. espresso powder
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, blend together the cocoa powder, white sugar, and vegetable oil.
  2. Add the eggs, one at a time, and then add the orange extract (or vanilla extract).
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder. Add this to the chocolate mixture on low speed until just combined, making sure not to overbeat. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill the dough for several hours (or overnight).
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Place the Confectioner's sugar in a wide bowl. Using a teaspoon, scoop pieces of the chilled dough and roll them between the palm of your hands into 1” balls. The dough will be slightly sticky, so work fast and use a light touch. Once you have formed all the balls, roll them one by one in the Confectioner's sugar and place on the cookie sheets.
  6. Bake for about 10-12 minutes depending on the size. Remove them from the oven when the tops of the cookies are still soft to the touch. Allow them to cool for a minute or two on the sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Any unused dough can easily be stored in the freezer.
Recipe by Marilena's Kitchen at https://marilenaskitchen.com/fudgy-chocolate-mocha-crinkles/