Midnight Crackles Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible Midnight Crackles – a sensational chocolate cookie recipe from Bon Appetit! These cookies boast unevenly crackled tops and a rich, decadent flavor that will have you craving them late into the night. The name says it all: perfectly crackled cookies you'll want to bake at midnight. Make a batch ahead – they're delicious for up to 5 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 2 months!

Prep Time 60 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 68.8 kcal

Protein 2g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Midnight Crackles

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs

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How to Make Midnight Crackles

In a 2-quart saucepan, combine 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. Melt over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth.
Transfer the melted mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl if using a hand mixer).
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon ground cloves.
With the mixer on low speed, add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating until fully incorporated into the chocolate mixture.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and the dough is smooth and shiny. The dough should form a ball and clean the sides of the bowl.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide it in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days).
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Position oven racks to divide the oven into thirds and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Roll 1 tablespoon of dough at a time between your palms to form firm, shiny balls.
Place the dough balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Lightly press down on each ball with your finger.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through, until the cookies are delicately firm and crackled on top.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Midnight Crackles?

Midnight Crackles takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 60 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Midnight Crackles?

Midnight Crackles has approximately 68.8 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Midnight Crackles?

The key ingredients for Midnight Crackles are Butter, Light Brown Sugar, Bittersweet Chocolate, All Purpose Flour, Unsweetened Cocoa, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.