I saw several versions of these "crackle" cookies pop up on blogs around Christmastime. It's actually a perfect cookie for a Christmas cookie tray because it looks like these chocolate cookies got caught in a snow storm!
Boatwright's Bakery in El Centro, California made and sold a similar cookie, except they were mocha flavored - a combination of chocolate and coffee. They advertised a lunch deal that included a sandwich, ambrosia, and macaroni salad that we'd get on occasion and I'd shell out a dollar for three of their crackle cookies for dessert.
Because I love mocha so much, I modified this recipe to include some instant espresso powder which provided just the flavor I was looking for. The recipe from Epicurious says that it makes 30 cookies. I only got 18 cookies, so if you plan to make these you might want to double (or triple) the recipe.
This is a quick, easy recipe and I bet you already have all the ingredients in your pantry. They would be great with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee, or to give to my nice neighbor who brought his snow blower over a few weeks ago and cleared my walk!
PRINT RECIPE HERE
I've actually never had a crackle cookie. I meant to make some this year, but it didn't really happen. They look great, mocha is one of my favorite combos.
ReplyDeleteThese are super pretty, especially with all of that frosting. I love the mocha spin you put on them! I definitely will not be able to wait until next Christmas to try them. I always find that cookie recipes overestimate the number of cookies you will get out of them. Weird.
ReplyDeletei have seen these before, and they certainly are dramatic.. wonderful picture
ReplyDeleteThey do look like they've been in a snow storm! I love these cookies and have made them for several years, but I LOVE your addition of coffee...a real flavor booster!
ReplyDeleteGreat post and pics!
ReplyDeleteThese cookies sound incredible and look so super pretty!
ReplyDeleteI make these the traditional way, but I LOVE your addition of the espresso powder, and can I just tell you, your photo is GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteKaren, this is my favorite chocolate cookie. I love your addition of coffee to the mix. I'll have to try it next time I make these.
ReplyDeleteKaren, hands DOWN your version of the popular Chocolate Crackle Cookie is the BEST version I've ever seen. Marvelous photos... better than any cookbook or magazine, my friend.
ReplyDeleteI'll add the coffee the next time I make these ~ that is brilliant! Coffee & chocolate is such a lovely flavor combination. xo
Those cookies are beautiful!I love coffee and chocolate combo....The perfect marriage :)
ReplyDeleteThose look so totally yummy I might have to break my diet just to try them....
ReplyDeleteWe actually call this as crinkles! It is my favorite snack everyday with some milk of juice on the side!
ReplyDeleteKaren, we aren't using the 'S' word today LOL! I just got in from shoveling and these cookies would go so perfectly with my tea. Do you FedEx? Fabulous shots!
ReplyDeleteThey look so good. (mine sometimes turn out flat) Also, If I make a batch of these I end up eating them all. Which reminds me, I have cookie dough in the freezer.
ReplyDeleteI think these cookies always look so pretty. I forgot to comment on the ice pictures in the post above. They are so pretty and remind me of the movie Narnia except sunnier. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteEvery time, I see a crackle cookie, I want to make it and I have not done so yet. Yours is making me hungry.
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