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Chocolate Crinkles

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Passive Time: 2 hours
Calories per serving: 72
 
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  • 227 g dark chocolate
  • 113 g butter
  • 135 g sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp instant coffee
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 198 g flour
  • powdered sugar

For a christmassy version add 1tbsp gingerbread spice mix.
  1. Chop the chocolate. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and the butter and melt in the microwave in 30s intervals, stirring inbetween.
  2. In a seperate bowl, beat together the sugar, eggs, vanilla and coffee. Stir in the baking powder and salt, then gradually add the chocolate mixture.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Pre-heat the oven to 160°C.
  5. Scoop out 1 tablespoon-sized portions, roll them into balls and toss them in the powdered sugar. Spread them on a baking sheet, about 1-2cm apart.
  6. If the dough seems very soft chill the balls for 15-30 minutes, else bake for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Allow to set on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.

For a christmassy version add 1tbsp gingerbread spice mix.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Passive Time: 2 hours
Calories per serving: 72
 
cookies
  • 227 g dark chocolate
  • 113 g butter
  • 135 g sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp instant coffee
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 198 g flour
  • powdered sugar

For a christmassy version add 1tbsp gingerbread spice mix.
  1. Chop the chocolate. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and the butter and melt in the microwave in 30s intervals, stirring inbetween.
  2. In a seperate bowl, beat together the sugar, eggs, vanilla and coffee. Stir in the baking powder and salt, then gradually add the chocolate mixture.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Pre-heat the oven to 160°C.
  5. Scoop out 1 tablespoon-sized portions, roll them into balls and toss them in the powdered sugar. Spread them on a baking sheet, about 1-2cm apart.
  6. If the dough seems very soft chill the balls for 15-30 minutes, else bake for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Allow to set on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.

For a christmassy version add 1tbsp gingerbread spice mix.