Description
These Cinnamon Coffee Crinkles are soft, chewy cookies with a rich chocolate and cinnamon flavor, enhanced by a hint of espresso. Perfect for coffee lovers, they feature a delightful crinkled surface dusted with powdered sugar, baked to perfection for a tender bite.
Ingredients
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
For Rolling
- 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.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, and baking powder until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Egg and Espresso: Beat in the large room temperature egg and espresso powder or instant coffee granules into the butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can make the cookies tough.
- Prepare Dough Balls: Scoop portions of the dough using a cookie scoop or spoon, then roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated for that classic crinkle appearance.
- Bake Cookies: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets spaced apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies should develop a crinkled surface but remain soft in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheets, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Room temperature eggs help to create a smoother, more uniform dough.
- Do not overmix the dough once dry ingredients are added to ensure tender cookies.
- Rolling dough balls generously in powdered sugar is key for the signature crinkle look.
- Espresso powder intensifies the chocolate flavor but can be omitted if desired.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
