These decadent chocolate crinkle cookies look like a festive chocolate brownie with a coating of fine powdered snow. This is one cookie you must bake this Christmas, believe me you will be thanking me..... unless you are on a crazy diet, which nobody should be considering at this time of the year. They are beautifully soft on the inside and chewy on the outside, will more than satisfy the chocolate craving, and best of all taste insanely delicious.
When you are away on holiday, and perhaps staying in a holiday rental, there is no excuse for not baking, its the best time to let your hair down and enjoy a little baking relaxation. I know many of you would rather buy cookies at the shop, whereas I love the idea of baking in someone else's kitchen. Who knows what great finds there may be hidding in those cupboards. There is normally a limited supply of cutlery and crockery in a rental but its always fun to make do, and adapt. That's why this recipe is the perfect holiday bake, as it doesn't require a mixer or a blender, just a whisk or a spoon, and a bowl or two. And you are definitely going to find those in any kitchen cupboard.
I have adapted this recipe from a "Cooks Illustrated " magazine found in a holiday rental, while spending a weekend in the beautiful mountain village of Idlewild in California. I have saved the recipe for months to share this Christmas, even though I have made these cookies endless times. I was planning on sharing my pictures of the quaint little town with it's quirky residents, but my hard drive was destroyed and my backup not current, so I lost all my images. Note to self to never let my backup lapse again.
I thought as it was Christmas I would splash out, and instead of using a basic dark chocolate have used a decadent slab of 70% dark Lindt. And wow.... am I glad I did. These were a winner. So when you have a few free moments, and the family are shouting for a chocolatey treat, you can make these cookies with ease where ever you may be this Christmas.
If you love chocolate, try my Best Chocolate Brownies, they are dense, moist and honestly the best you will ever taste.
Baking Tips : Please remember that USA Standard Cups are different to English cups which are standard measurements in South Africa, England, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. I have therefore converted the recipe to give both the USA measurements and the metric.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
