Sheldo’s Kitchen (adapted by JojoM)

Super crackly chocolate crinkle cookies with a fudgy brownie centre and double the chocolate. One-bowl, no-mixer recipe — chewy, soft, and deeply rich.
Meet your new favourite holiday cookie — rich, chewy, and double chocolatey! These Extra Crackly Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies have that perfect contrast between a soft brownie-like centre and a shatteringly crisp, crackled exterior. ✨
This one-bowl, no-mixer recipe is the dream for lazy bakers who still want pro results — all you need is a whisk and a few pantry staples!
It all starts with real melted chocolate and butter, creating a deep, rich base. The dark brown sugar adds moisture and chew, while a hint of instant coffee intensifies the chocolate flavour.
After a quick rest, the dough is scooped and rolled — first in granulated sugar for that subtle crunch, then in powdered sugar for that signature crackled look.
As they bake, the cookies puff up and split open dramatically, revealing fudgy interiors beneath snowy tops ❄️.
Whether you’re filling a holiday cookie box, baking for friends, or just need a chocolate fix, these crinkle cookies deliver the ultimate balance of crackly outside and gooey inside.
They stay soft for days when stored in an airtight container — if they last that long! 😉
A true brownie-meets-cookie masterpiece — indulgent, simple, and utterly satisfying. Pair with a glass of milk, a warm latte, or just enjoy one straight off the tray.
Once you make these, no other crinkle cookie will compare.
Happy baking and happy cracking! 🍪💥
Super crackly chocolate crinkle cookies with a fudgy brownie centre and double the chocolate. One-bowl, no-mixer recipe — chewy, soft, and deeply rich.

Chill the dough slightly for neater cracks.
Coat generously in powdered sugar for extra crackly tops.
Store in an airtight container to keep soft for days.
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Melt chocolate and butter together in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Stir in brown sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
Mix in vanilla, instant coffee, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Sift in cocoa powder and mix gently until combined.
Fold in flour until no dry spots remain.
Add optional flavourings (extra coffee, sesame + nori, or black pepper) if desired.
Rest dough for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line trays with parchment paper.
Scoop dough (2–3 tbsp per cookie) and roll in granulated sugar, then powdered sugar.
Place on tray with spacing between cookies.
Bake 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and tops are cracked.
Cool completely on tray; cookies will firm up as they cool.
11/22/2025
Best crinkle cookies I’ve made. Followed exactly, super easy!
11/18/2025
Loved the sesame and nori variation, totally unexpected but amazing!
11/10/2025
These were a hit at our Christmas party — perfectly fudgy and rich!
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Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 40g)
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The Heirloom Pantry's Kat and Alec adapted by JojoM