Description
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are rich, fudgy cookies with a crisp, crackled powdered sugar coating. Their brownie-like texture and classic crinkle appearance make them a favorite for holidays and cookie exchanges.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a thick dough forms.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
- Roll each dough ball generously in powdered sugar and place on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cookies are puffed and crinkled but still soft in the center.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and enhance flavor.
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies.
- For extra chocolate flavor, add mini chocolate chips to the dough.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg