**Crackle Cookies: A Delightful Treat with a Unique Texture**
Indulge in the irresistible charm of crackle cookies, a delightful confection that tantalizes the taste buds with its unique texture and captivating flavors. These cookies boast a crisp exterior that shatters upon the first bite, revealing a soft and chewy interior that melts in your mouth. With a hint of sweetness and a symphony of flavors, crackle cookies are a true masterpiece that will leave you craving more. This comprehensive guide presents a collection of delectable crackle cookie recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and taste sensations. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting these delightful treats, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of flavor and texture.
CHOCOLATE CRACKLE COOKIES
A variegated pattern of deep dark chocolate and pure white powdered sugar makes these crinkly cookies a striking study in contrast. Roll balls of the rich dough first in granulated sugar, then in confectioners' sugar. The first layer ensures that the second one retains its snowy white appearance.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring. Set aside, and let cool. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Mix butter and brown sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in eggs and vanilla, and then the melted chocolate. Reduce speed to low; mix in flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with the milk. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Wrap each in plastic; refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
- Divide each piece into 16 (1-inch) balls. Roll in granulated sugar to coat, then in confectioners' sugar to coat. Space 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake until surfaces crack, about 14 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks. Cookies can be stored between layers of parchment in airtight containers up to 3 days.
CHOCOLATE CRACKLE COOKIES
A decadent rich little chocolate cookie. Very pretty and simple to make. I love to use them in cookie swaps
Provided by Dr.JenLeddy
Categories Dessert
Time 43m
Yield 36 cookies, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl (preferably metal) stir together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and blend in butter. Stir in egg and vanilla until mixture is blended. NOTE: (Some people add ¼ cup mini chocolate chips to make richer, I did not).
- Spread dough in a thin layer in bowl and freeze 10 minutes, or until firm.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
- Put 4 tablespoons confectioners' sugar in a small bowl and dust hands with additional. Roll each piece of dough into a ball (small - gumball size) and then in confectioners' sugar in bowl. Arrange balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets, bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until cookies are just set. Cool cookies on racks.
CRACKLE COOKIES
Because these cookies crack on top, my granddaughter thinks I make a mistake when I bake them-until she takes a bite! They're very close to my Mama's wonderful chocolate cookie recipe. -Ruth Cain, Hartselle, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat sugar, oil, chocolate and vanilla until blended. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm enough to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. With sugared hands, shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CRACKLE TOP MOLASSES COOKIES
These cookies taste like gingersnaps.
Provided by Laurie
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- In a large bowl mix oil and 1 cup of sugar. Add egg, beat well. Stir in molasses, 2 cups flour, baking soda and spices. If necessary, add more flour to make a firm dough.
- Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. Roll in 1/3 cup sugar. Place 3 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until tops crack. Remove from baking sheet and cool on rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 109.4 mg, Sugar 13 g
BROWN SUGAR CRACKLE COOKIES
We can't get enough of these delicious homemade brown sugar cookies. What's Betty's secret to making them so soft and chewy? This recipe uses brown sugar instead of white sugar, which adds a bit more natural moisture to these cookies, giving them their light and fluffy texture. This brown sugar cookie recipe is simple to mix up and makes enough for about 56 cookies. Take it easy, if you don't want to make all 56 cookies in one day, freeze half the dough and come back to it another time!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 56
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- In large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until fluffy; scrape side of bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until smooth. Beat in vanilla. On low speed, gradually beat flour mixture into butter mixture until well blended.
- Shape dough into 56 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Roll in sparkling sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool on cookie sheet 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g
MOLASSES CRACKLE COOKIES
You can treat yourself to one or two of my crackle cookies without guilt. Most molasses cookies are loaded with butter and have way too much sugar, but not mine. You would never know these are so low in fat.- Jean L. Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray; flatten slightly. Bake 7-9 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MOCHA CRACKLE COOKIES
These cake-like cookies are better than brownies. They have crackly tops and a subtle coffee flavor. -Louise Beatty, Amherst, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a microwave, heat the butter, chocolate and coffee until chocolate is melted; cool slightly. In a bowl, beat the eggs and salt; add sugar and brown sugar. Stir in chocolate mixture; mix well. , Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to egg mixture to form a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle., Roll dough into 3/4-in. balls. Roll in confectioners' sugar; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CINNAMON SUGAR CRACKLE COOKIES
I get lots of compliments on these crunchy cookies. They're always part of my Christmas cookie platter. -Sarah Miller, Wauconda, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1-1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and remaining sugar. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in cinnamon sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CINNAMON CRACKLE COOKIES
This recipe is the compilation of many years of baking. I make these cookies for a holiday bazaar and year-round for our family. They freeze well. -Vicki Lair, Albert Lea, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 7 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, cream of tartar, nutmeg, orange and lemon zest and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. , Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BROWN SUGAR CHOCOLATE CRACKLE COOKIES
Chocolate cookies that crack when you bake them.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the chocolate chips and combine with the brown sugar and vegetable oil. Add the eggs one at a time and beat well. Stir in the vanilla.
- Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture to the chocolate mixture. Stir in the chopped walnuts. Chill dough for a few hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of dough in confectioners' sugar and roll to coat. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cookies cool on racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 53.9 mg, Sugar 15.4 g
CRACKLE-TOP MOLASSES COOKIES
Found this in an old cookie cook book that I bought at a used book sale. They are very delicious and quite easy to make. ENJOY!!
Provided by Janet W
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 22m
Yield 45 2inch cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a large bowl, combine oil and 1 cup sugar.
- Add egg, beating well.
- Stir in molasses, 2 cups flour, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger.
- If necessary, add a little more flour to make a firm dough.
- Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls.
- Roll in 1/3 cup of sugar.
- Place 3-inces apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown and tops crack.
- Cool on racks.
OLD-FASHIONED CRACKLE COOKIES
These are an old-fashioned favorite that my family loves. Kids can help by rolling them in confectioners' sugar and placing on greased baking sheets.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended. Beat in eggs, chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours., With sugared hands, shape dough into 1-in. balls. Roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRACKLE TOP PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
An old fashioned favorite- the sugar coating makes the top of the cookie crackle while cookies are baking. Kraft 75 year anniversary cookbook. I have made these many times- delicious!!
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Cookies
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Cream margarine, and sugars until light and fluffy. Blend in peanut butter, egg and vanilla. Add combined dry ingredients; mix well. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in granulated sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375^, 10-12 minutes.
CHOCOLATE CRACKLE COOKIES
Categories Cookies Chocolate Dessert Bake Freeze/Chill Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Makes about 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl (preferably metal) stir together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt and, using finger, blend in butter. Stir in egg until mixture is blended. Spread dough in a thin layer in bowl and freeze 10 minutes, or until firm.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. and lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
- Spoon level teaspoons of dough onto a sheet of wax paper. Put 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar in a small bowl and dust hands with additional. Roll each piece of dough into a ball and then in confectioners' sugar in bowl. Arrange balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets and bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching sheets halfway through baking time, 8 to 10 minutes, or until cookies are just set. Cool cookies on racks.
CHIPOTLE CRACKLE COOKIES
I usually bake these special cookies for the holidays, but my family loves them so I bake them for their birthdays. The addition of ground chipotle chile pepper gives these cookies a little zing. The dough may be sticky, so I dip my hands in confectioners' sugar for easier handling. -Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla until combined. Add melted chocolate. Combine flour, wheat germ, baking powder, salt and chipotle pepper. Gradually add to egg mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Place confectioners' sugar in a small bowl. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GOOEY CHOCOLATE CRACKLE COOKIES
This is the absolute favorite cookie in my house. I've been using this exact recipe for the past 6-8 years which originally came from a high school cafeteria cookbook. It was tough trying to get this recipe, then after I got it, it was for 350 servings ! It's now scaled down to 4 dozen, but they don't last long...maybe 350 cookies IS the way to go ! ETA: Reviewers have added an extra cup of flour to the mix with success. I still make them as originally posted.
Provided by PrimQuilter
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix margarine and sugar in a large bowl.
- Add oil and vanilla, mix.
- Add eggs and mix.
- Add flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt, mixing all together.
- Let chill for a couple hours or overnight.
- Scoop dough into tablespoon balls using a scoop.
- Roll in powdered sugar.
- Place on greased pan.
- Bake at 350° for 11-12 minutes.
- Let cool on rack.
- NOTES:.
- You can make the cookies without letting the dough cool, it's just a bit sticky to work with.
- I use a #40 cookie scoop which is about the size of a tablespoon.
- I spray my pans for the first batch, but don't do it after that.
- No need to flatten down the cookie, it will spread as it bakes.
- If using a convection oven, set your temperature at 335° and bake for 10-12 minutes.
CHOCOLATE CRACKLE BROWNIE COOKIES
This is an adaptaion to the classic Chocolate crackle cake mix cookie. It adds in a brownie mix and chocolate chips -makes a much fudgier cookie. A simple, quick to make cookie that should be in every chocolate lovers collection-MMMM!
Provided by Mommy of Sunny Broo
Categories Dessert
Time 23m
Yield 60 cookies, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine cake mix, brownie mix, veg. oil and eggs in large bowl until dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Chill dough for about 30 minute.
- Roll dough into 1 or 1.5 inch balls and roll in powdered sugar.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet (I like to use parchment or silicone baking sheet) at 350 degrees.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.1, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 28.2, Sodium 211.4, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 11.7, Protein 3
MOCHA CRACKLE COOKIES
From a local church cookbook - everyone loves these yummy cookies! Cook time does not include refrigeration time for the dough.
Provided by loof751
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 5 dozen, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In the microwave, heat butter, chocolate, and coffee until chocolate is melted, stirring to blend. Cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs and salt. Add sugar and brown sugar and blend. Stir in chocolate mixture and mix well.
- Combine flour and baking powder. Add gradually to egg mixture, stirring to form a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
- Roll dough into 3/4 inch balls. Roll balls in confectioners sugar. Place 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.
LEMON-LIME CRACKLE COOKIES
You can taste the spirit of Christmases past in these chewy old-time cookies with their crackle tops and lemony flavor. They're a luscious addition to cookie exchanges.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, combine the coconut, lemon zest and lime zest. Cover and process until finely chopped, about 30 seconds; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine whipped topping, eggs, dry whipped topping mix and lemon juice. Add dry cake mix and coconut mixture and mix well., Drop by tablespoonfuls into a bowl of confectioner's sugar. Shape into balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 2g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CINNAMON CRACKLE COOKIES
If you love cinnamon then you will love these cookies, bake them longer for a more crispy cookie, this makes a lot of cookies but they freeze well --- Source; Taste of Home Magazine :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 72 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar.
- Add the eggs and extracts; mix well.
- Combine the next seven ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar.
- Place 2-inches apart onto a ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 mins, or until lightly browned.
Tips for Making Crackle Cookies:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A good semisweet or bittersweet chocolate will do.
- Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the cookies mix together more evenly and will prevent them from becoming dry.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies in a preheated oven. This will help them rise evenly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before you store them. This will help them keep their shape and flavor.
Conclusion:
Crackle cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor and crispy, crackly texture, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give these crackle cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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