Description
Rich, chocolatey cookies with a crackled sugar coating, perfect for holiday treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chopped
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose gluten-free flour blend
- ¾ teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if blend contains it)
- 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, at room temperature, beaten
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate and butter in a microwave or double boiler. Let cool.
- Whisk flour, xanthan gum, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar in a bowl.
- Add melted chocolate mixture, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until dough forms.
- Scoop dough into 24 pieces, roll into balls, coat with confectioners’ sugar, and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
Notes
- Use a gluten-free flour blend that works for cookies.
- Let melted chocolate cool slightly before mixing.
- Roll dough with wet hands to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gluten-free, chocolate cookies, holiday treats, easy dessert, Christmas baking