Description
Soft, fudgy, and irresistibly rich, these Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a holiday classic! With their signature crackled tops and powdered sugar coating, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a must-try for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and vegetable oil. Mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and stir until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and coat them generously in powdered sugar.
- Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies have crinkled tops and are set around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of espresso powder to the dry ingredients.
- Refrigerating the dough is crucial to achieving the signature crinkled effect.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well! Freeze unbaked dough balls or fully baked cookies for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 2 hours chilling time)
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies