Earthquake Cookies
Earthquake Cookies is a fun and delicious dessert made with chocolate chips, pecans, and powdered sugar. They get their name from their cracked and crinkled appearance, resembling the aftermath of an earthquake.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and egg, and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place the coated balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 37g (12%)Protein: 3g (6%)Fat: 14g (22%)Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 34mg (11%)Sodium: 73mg (3%)Potassium: 96mg (3%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 21g (23%)Vitamin A: 259IU (5%)Vitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 28mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
