How to Make Chocolate Crackled Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chocolate crackled cookies are a classic sweet treat that are perfect for any occasion. These cookies are known for their deliciously rich and fudgy texture, as well as their beautiful crackled appearance on top. They are a favorite among both kids and adults, and they make for a wonderful addition to any holiday cookie platter or dessert table.

Making chocolate crackled cookies is simple and straightforward, requiring just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep time. The end result...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 stick Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 -dozen cookies

  • Beat brown sugar, shortening and vanilla in large bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs; beat well.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda. Add to shortening mixture; beat at low speed just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and chill 3 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar, then in powdered sugar to coat completely. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are set. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet. Remove cookies to wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    137 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 48mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 39mg