Description
White Chocolate Crinkle Cookies – Indulge in these soft and chewy treats for Valentine’s Day! Featuring rich white chocolate, these easy-to-make cookies are a crowd-pleasing delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 oz (226g) white chocolate, chopped (plus extra 4 oz/113g for chunks)
- 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
- 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional for enhanced flavor)
- ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar, for coating
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare your white chocolate base. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 8 oz of chopped white chocolate with the butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring between each interval until just melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat as white chocolate burns easily. Set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. This ensures your White Chocolate Crinkle Cookies have a consistent texture throughout. Set this mixture aside.
- Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs together until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. This creates the foundation for your cookie’s structure. Pour in the cooled white chocolate-butter mixture, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Mix until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Step 4: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula. Mix just until no dry streaks remain – overmixing will develop the gluten and make your cookies tough. Gently fold in the remaining 4 oz of chopped white chocolate to create pockets of melty goodness in your finished cookies.
- Step 5: Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. This crucial step ensures your valentine cookies will hold their shape and develop those beautiful cracks.
- Step 6: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Place granulated sugar and powdered sugar in separate shallow bowls. Remove the chilled dough and scoop out 1½-tablespoon portions. Roll each portion into a ball between your palms.
- Step 7: Roll each ball first in granulated sugar, then generously in powdered sugar, ensuring they’re completely coated. Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. For a Valentine’s twist, press a few red or pink sprinkles into the tops before baking.
- Step 8: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underdone. The cookies will crack as they bake, revealing the distinctive crinkle pattern. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg