Description
These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are the kind of easy dessert that looks stunning and tastes even better. Each cookie bakes up with a rich fudgy center, lightly crisp edges, and that classic powdered sugar crackled top everyone loves. They are perfect for holiday baking, cookie trays, quick dessert cravings, and homemade food ideas when you want a simple chocolate treat that feels special. This easy recipe is great for beginner bakers, festive gatherings, and sweet snack moments all year long.
Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until a thick sticky dough forms.
4. Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Scoop the chilled dough into 1 tablespoon portions and roll each into a ball.
7. Coat each dough ball generously in powdered sugar.
8. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the tops are crackled and the edges are set.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not skip chilling the dough, because warm dough spreads too fast and you will lose the thick texture and signature crinkle tops.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 31mg