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White Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Holiday 2020
The crinkle effect is made by a double coating of sugars. The more heavily you roll each cookie in the second layer of icing sugar, the more crackled they will be. Don’t worry if it seems too much of a covering, they can be well packed in a thick dusting and turn out beautifully.
Makes 42 cookies
DOUGH
2½ cups (625 mL) all-purpose flour
2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
1 tsp (5 mL) fine sea salt
3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup (60 mL) dark brown sugar, lightly packed
1 vanilla bean, seeded
2 bars (each 100 g) good-quality white chocolate, melted and cooled to room temperature
2 eggs
1 cup (250 mL) icing sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar
1. Combine flour with baking powder and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
2. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle, beat 3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar with butter, brown sugar and vanilla seeds on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce speed to medium and slowly stream in chocolate until combined. Scrape down sides of the bowl, then add eggs, 1 at a time, until almost combined. Add flour mixture and continue to mix on medium-low speed just until the dough comes together. Chill until dough can easily be rolled into balls, 1 hour.
3. Arrange racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven. Preheat to 325°F (160°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
4. Pour icing sugar into a shallow dish or plate. Pour remaining 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar into another shallow dish or plate. Scoop 1-tbsp (15-mL) portions of dough and roll into smooth balls. Roll in granulated sugar to completely coat each ball, then roll in icing sugar to form a very thick layer. Arrange on prepared baking sheets, 2 inches (5 cm) apart.
5. Bake in top and bottom thirds of oven, switching sheets halfway through, until cookies have set but not yet browned, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely for 20 more minutes. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Makes 42 cookies
