Description
These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies offer a soft, fudgy texture with an intense chocolate flavor and a beautiful crackled powdered sugar finish. Easy to make with simple pantry staples, they are perfect for holidays, gift-giving, or everyday treats, delivering a melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
- Powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to ensure no clumps and an even mix.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until completely blended and a thick dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the perfect texture.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours to make rolling easier and develop flavors.
- Shape and Coat Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a smooth ball, then generously coat them with powdered sugar for the classic crackled look.
- Bake: Arrange the coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Chill the dough well to prevent spreading and ensure perfectly shaped cookies.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor and color.
- Remove cookies from the oven when edges are set but centers look slightly soft to maintain fudgy texture.
- Generously coat dough balls with powdered sugar to achieve the signature crackled surface.
- Use fresh baking powder and eggs for optimal rise and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chocolate crinkle cookies, fudgy cookies, holiday cookies, powdered sugar cookies, easy chocolate cookies
