Dark Mocha Crinkles

Mocha cookie dough rolled in sugar cracks and crinkles as it bakes, but hides chewy goodness in the center.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 164 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup butter, at room temperature
• ¼ cup instant coffee powder
• 24 dark chocolate wafers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine butter, brown sugar, 1/3 cup sugar, and coffee powder in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Blend in eggs and vanilla extract. Mix in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together until dough is uniform.

Step 3

Pour 1/2 cup sugar onto a shallow plate. Shape dough into 2-inch balls and roll in the sugar until coated. Arrange on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set, about 10 minutes. Immediately press a dark chocolate wafer into each cookie. Let cool on a wire rack.