These fudgy, rich, and oh so yummy cookies have a powdered sugar coating that cracks upon baking. That's why they're named earthquakes! Prep time includes refrigerating time. They freeze very well. Enjoy! :o)
Provided by Terri F.
Categories Dessert
Time 2h32m
Yield 50 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt chocolate and butter over low heat in a heavy saucepan until chocolate is almost melted, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and let chocolate finish melting, then cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs until well beaten.
- Whisk in sugar, vanilla, and melted chocolate mixture.
- Add flour, baking powder and salt, and whisk until smooth.
- Chill the mixture until firm, at least 2 hours, and up to 24 hours.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly butter one or two baking sheets.
- Place powdered sugar in a small bowl.
- Using about a teaspoon of the cookie dough, roll it between your palms to shape into a ball.
- Roll the ball in powdered sugar to coat, then place on baking sheet, you should be able to get a dozen on a sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes, switching placement of baking sheets at half point if you are baking 2 sheets at once.
- Cool slightly before removing to wire rack to finish cooling.
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Sajid ullah Khan
[email protected]Worst cookies ever!
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[email protected]These cookies were a complete disaster. I followed the recipe exactly, but they turned out burnt and crumbly.
Raj kumar Bhagat
[email protected]I wouldn't recommend this recipe. The cookies were bland and didn't have much flavor.
Shehzad Wallayat
[email protected]These cookies didn't turn out very well for me. I think I might have overmixed the dough.
Anoyolo Rooiland
[email protected]I found these cookies to be a bit dry. I think I would add a little bit more butter next time.
dhristina Khadgi
[email protected]These cookies were a little bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
dominika goreova
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different chocolate peanut butter cookie recipes, and this one is definitely the best.
Ben diamond
[email protected]These cookies are a little bit time-consuming to make, but they are worth the effort. They are so delicious!
Bipin nyaupane
[email protected]I would definitely recommend these cookies to anyone who loves chocolate and peanut butter.
Zakikhan
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a sweet treat. They are rich and decadent, but not too heavy.
Jeanett Sipuka
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Sharu 2113
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but these cookies were still really good. The chocolate flavor was nice and strong.
Rory A
[email protected]Yummy cookies!
Teddy Mpumi
[email protected]These cookies were easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Ziddi Gujjar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great. They were a little bit crumbly, but that's how I like them.
anna hebberd
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! They are so soft and chewy, and the chocolate and peanut butter combination is to die for.
Robert Hart
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a favorite. They are so rich and decadent, and the chocolate and peanut butter flavors are perfectly balanced.
abd ou
[email protected]These cookies were a huge hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of chocolate and peanut butter.