Mocha Crinkle Cookies

Mocha Crinkle Cookies

If you love Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies, you'll love our Mocha Crinkle Cookies Recipe that's made without a box of cake mix!

Ingredients

  • butter

    softened

    ⅓ c
  • brown sugar
    1 c
  • cocoa powder
    ⅝ c
  • instant coffee granules
    1 tbsp
  • baking soda
    1 tsp
  • vanilla
    1 tsp
  • egg whites
    2
  • sour cream
    ⅓ c
  • flour
    1 c
  • powdered sugar
    ½ c

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large mixing bowl, add butter, brown sugar, cocoa powder, coffee and baking soda. Beat well until combined. Dough may be stiff.

  2. 2

    Add vanilla, egg whites and sour cream and beat well. Add flour and beat just until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.

  3. 3

    Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a teaspoon scoop, scoop dough into your palm and roll into a ball. Dip into powdered sugar and generously coat the dough.

  4. 4

    Place onto prepared baking sheet, 2" apart, and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Mocha Crinkle Cookies

Mocha Crinkle Cookies

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About this Recipe

Craving a delicious treat that combines rich chocolate and invigorating coffee without the fuss of a cake mix? These Mocha Crinkle Cookies deliver on flavor and texture, made entirely from scratch for an authentic homemade taste.

This recipe shines by uniting the classic dessert appeal of a crinkle cookie with the sophisticated depth of mocha. The clever combination of cocoa powder and instant coffee granules creates a balanced, robust flavor profile that's far superior to those made with pre-made mixes. Plus, using brown sugar and sour cream ensures a wonderfully tender crumb.

Prepare for a delightful interplay of flavors and textures with these indulgent mocha cookies. Each bite offers a rich, deep chocolate base complemented by the subtle bitterness and aromatic warmth of coffee. You'll experience a soft, chewy interior wrapped in a delicate crackled crust, dusted generously with powdered sugar for a visually striking and irresistibly sweet finish. These cookies are a perfect dessert for any occasion, especially for those who appreciate the marriage of chocolate and coffee.

For customization, you can adjust the coffee intensity by slightly increasing or decreasing the instant coffee granules to suit your taste. For an even deeper chocolate note, consider using Dutch-processed cocoa powder if you have it on hand, though natural unsweetened works beautifully. While the recipe calls for brown sugar for its moisture and depth, you could experiment with a different sugar for a slightly altered texture.

These decadent Mocha Crinkle Cookies make a wonderful addition to a dessert spread, a comforting companion to your afternoon coffee, or a thoughtful gift.

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