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Chocolate Chews
Chocolate Chews are soft, rich cookies with a crackled top and a dense, chewy center. This mid-century recipe combines melted chocolate, nuts, and chocolate chips for a double-chocolate experience with satisfying texture. Rolled in powdered sugar before baking, the cookies resemble classic crinkle cookies and flatten out into beautiful, crackled rounds. With nostalgic flavor and an easy prep process, they’re a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 34 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1⅔ cups sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 oz unsweetened chocolate (melted)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 cup nuts (chopped )
  • 6 oz chocolate chips
  • powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Cream and Combine

  • Cream together shortening and sugar.
  • Add vanilla and eggs, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in melted chocolate.

Step 2: Add Dry Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.

Step 3: Mix and Chill

  • Stir in milk, nuts, and chocolate chips until evenly combined.
  • Chill dough for at least 1 hour.

Step 4: Shape and Sugar

  • Roll dough into balls the size of walnuts.
  • Roll each ball in powdered sugar.

Step 5: Bake

  • Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 325°F for 14 minutes or until tops are crackled.
  • Do not overbake.

Tips

  • Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent excessive spreading.
  • Roll twice in powdered sugar for a thicker crackled crust.
  • Add a pinch of espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor.
  • Substitute half the shortening with butter for richer flavor.
  • Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon for a warm, spiced variation.
  • Swap nuts for pecans or walnuts depending on preference.
  • Fold in mini chocolate chips for extra chocolate bursts.
  • Dust finished cookies lightly with cocoa powder for a darker look.
  • Underbake slightly for a softer, fudgier chew.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 90IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chewy cookies, chocolate cookies, holiday baking, nostalgic baking, powdered sugar cookies, vintage recipe
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