Chocolate crinkle cookies are soft and fudge brownie-like on the inside with a crispy, sugar-coated exterior. The absinthe adds a bouquet of botanical flavors to the chocolate.
In a small saucepan on low heat, melt chocolate and butter, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat and let cool until you can touch it without burning yourself.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together eggs, absinthe and sugar.
Mix in chocolate mixture.
Mix in almond meal, flour, and baking soda until just combined.
Cover and refrigerate for four hours or overnight.
Topping Instructions
Mix sugar and powdered sugar in a small bowl.
Assembly and Baking Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Use a one tablespoon scoop to scoop out dough and roll with your hands to form balls.
Roll balls in topping and place 2" apart on a parchment- or Silpat-lined cookie sheet.
Bake until cookies are just set and look puffed and cracked (about 10-12 minutes), rotating cookie sheets between upper and lower oven racks halfway through.
Set cookie sheets on wire racks to cool for one minute.
Transfer cookies to racks to cool completely.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze up to three months.
Notes
If you don't like absinthe, I encourage you to experiment with making these cookies using your favorite flavored liqueur. I think that a fruity liqueur like Chambord (raspberry) would work great!