Description
Delight in these Cinnamon Coffee Crinkles, perfectly soft and fudgy chocolate cookies infused with warm cinnamon and a hint of espresso. Rolled in powdered sugar for a delicate cracked finish, they are an irresistible treat ideal for coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tsp espresso powder or instant coffee granules
Finishing
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, and baking powder until well blended.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using a mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Espresso: Beat in the room temperature egg and espresso powder or instant coffee granules until fully incorporated, adding a subtle coffee flavor to the dough.
- Mix Dry with Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which could make the cookies tough.
- Shape and Coat Dough Balls: Scoop the dough into small balls, then roll each ball generously in powdered sugar to cover completely; this creates the signature crinkled appearance after baking.
- Bake Cookies: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies have crinkled tops but remain soft in the center.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. This helps them set without breaking.
Notes
- Make sure your egg is at room temperature to avoid curdling the butter mixture.
- Do not overmix the dough once you add the dry ingredients to keep cookies tender.
- Rolling the dough balls generously in powdered sugar ensures a beautiful crackled effect on the cookies.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase espresso powder to 1 tablespoon.
