Chocolate Crinkles

Chocolate Crinkles

What you need:

1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

75 g semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tbsp vanilla extract

2 pcs eggs

1/2 cup powdered sugar

Equipment and Supplies:

oven (you'll need help from an adult assistant)

large bowl
electric mixer

grater — a plastic grater is safest for kids

cling wrap

measuring cups and spoons
waxpaper

baking tray

What to do:

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter using an electric mixer.

Add-in granulated sugar and continue mixing for 2 minutes.

Add-in cocoa powder and melted chocolate, then mix again for a minute.

Crack-in the eggs; add the vanilla extract then continue mixing until the texture becomes fluffy.

Add-in the flour, salt, and baking powder then mix again until all the ingredients are well combined.

Cover the mixing bowl with cling wrap, and refrigerate for at least 5 hours.

Preheat the oven to 175ºC.

Wash your hands and wipe them dry.

Scoop the chocolate mixture with a 1/2 tbsp measuring spoon.

Using your palms, roll and shape the mixture into a ball.

Then roll the chocolate balls over powdered sugar until fully covered.

Arrange 2~3 inches apart each other on a baking tray lined with wax paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10~12 minutes.

Remove from oven (with help from your adult assistant) and  allow to cool down.

Arrange in a platter before serving.

Serve and Enjoy!