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chocolate earthquake cookies
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5 from 1 vote

Chocolate Earthquake Cookies

Whether you call them chocolate earthquake cookies or chocolate crinkle cookies, these are dark and fudgy on the inside with a melt-in-your mouth sugary coating on the outside and are simply irresistible!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: cookies
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 117kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate 60%
  • 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter 4 Tablespoons
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons liqueur such as Kaluha or amaretto
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions

  • In small saucepan over very low heat, melt both chocolates with the butter, stirring until smooth. Let cool.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl using an electric mixer, beat the granulated sugar and eggs until pale and light, about 2 minutes. Beat in the cooled chocolate, liqueur, and vanilla.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low and beat in the flour mixture until blended. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Put the confectioners' sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll the dough into 1 ½ inch balls, then generously coat with the sugar. Place the balls, about 2 inches apart, on prepared baking sheets. Bake until just set, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on a rack.

Notes

More chocolate dessert recipes? Yes, please!
Double Chocolate Pudding
Chewy Salted Caramel Brownies

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.6g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 5.8g | Cholesterol: 20.8mg | Sodium: 26mg | Sugar: 8.4g