Chocolate Crinkles
"Like every recipe, including the very simplest, this one has gone through a number of permutations. This variation includes espresso powder; it gives the chocolate flavor a boost while adding the merest aromatic hint of itself. For a mocha crinkle, increase the espresso powder to 1 tablespoon or more, to taste. For a peppermint twist, substitute 1/4 teaspoon peppermint oil for the vanilla...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/3 cups chopped bittersweet chocolate or chocolate chips
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1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons espresso powder, optional; for enhanced chocolate flavor
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 2/3 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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confectioners' sugar, for coating
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