Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cunsweetened cocoa powder)
(100g
- 1 ¾ cgranulated sugar)
(350g
- ½ cvegetable oil)
(120ml
- 4 largeeggs
room temperature
- 2 tspvanilla extract
- 2 call-purpose flour)
(240g
- 2 tspbaking powder
- ¾ tspsalt
- 1 cpowdered sugar)
(120g
Directions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and oil. Beat on medium speed until well combined and shiny.
- 2
Add the eggs one at a time, beating until well combined. Beat in the vanilla.
- 3
Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, stirring to combine. Add the flour mixture to the cocoa mixture and mix on low speed just until combined.
- 4
Cover the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
- 5
Once the dough has chilled, preheat oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl.
- 6
Using a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon, scoop the chilled dough and roll into roughly one-inch balls. Roll the dough balls in powdered sugar until well coated and place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. (Only coat as many dough balls as you can fit on the baking sheets at one time. Refrigerate the remaining dough balls and roll in powdered sugar just before baking.)
- 7
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are firm and the center is puffed but still appears slightly wet. Let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
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About this Recipe
Ready to bake up some pure joy? These rich and fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are incredibly fun to make and even more delightful to eat, bringing a touch of indulgence to any day, whether it's the holidays or just a craving for something sweet.
What sets these crinkle cookies apart is their deep, intense chocolate flavor and remarkably fudgy texture, achieved with simple pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder and vegetable oil, alongside four large eggs. This combination creates an indulgent dessert that's both approachable and incredibly satisfying.
Expect a cookie with a delightful contrast: a deeply chocolatey, moist, and wonderfully fudgy interior encased in a beautifully cracked, snowy powdered sugar coating. The simple steps involved make these cookies accessible for bakers of all levels, promising a satisfyingly indulgent treat with a yield of 87 calories per serving. You'll love the experience of creating these iconic, festive cookies.
While this recipe delivers a perfect cookie as written, you can certainly get creative. To deepen the chocolate flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the dry ingredients. For an extra layer of decadence, stir in a handful of chocolate chips. For a slightly different texture, some bakers might experiment with melted butter in place of vegetable oil, though the oil contributes to that signature fudginess.
These indulgent cookies are a festive addition to any holiday cookie platter, but they're equally welcome as a comforting treat with a glass of cold milk or a warm cup of coffee.