Description
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are soft, fudgy cookies with crisp powdered sugar-coated tops that crack beautifully as they bake. Rich in chocolate flavor with a chewy center, these cookies are a timeless favorite perfect for holidays, cookie exchanges, or any day you crave a delicious chocolate treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
- ½ cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
- Chill Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up and develop the crinkle texture during baking.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Shape and Coat: Scoop the chilled dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each), then roll each ball generously in powdered sugar to coat evenly.
- Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cookies have cracked on top and are just set but still soft in the center.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential to achieve the classic crinkle effect on the cookie tops.
- Do not overbake; remove the cookies when they are just set to maintain a soft, fudgy center.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
