Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

from simplyrecipes.com
Dessert
268 min
50 servings
82 kcal / serving

In search of a festive chocolate cookie for your cookie trays and swaps this holiday season? Our chocolate crinkle cookies are just the ticket, made with cocoa powder and dusted in powdered sugar, they're the perfect sweet treat for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

  • 1 cupnatural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cupswhite granulated sugar
  • ½ cupvegetable oil
  • 4 largeeggs
  • 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
  • 2 cupsall-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoonsbaking powder
  • 1 teaspoonespresso powder (optional)
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • 1 cuppowdered sugar

Directions

  1. 1

    In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or beat by hand with a wooden spoon) beat together the cocoa powder, white sugar, and vegetable oil until it comes together into a shiny, gritty, black dough of sorts.

  2. 2

    Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing for 30 seconds each. Add the vanilla and beat in thoroughly.

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder if using.

  4. 4

    Mix into the chocolate mixture on low speed until just combined. Do not over-beat.

  5. 5

    Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill the dough for four hours or overnight.

  6. 6

    Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the powdered sugar in a wide bowl.

  7. 7

    Using a rounded teaspoon, scoop out clumps of the chilled dough and roll them into 1-inch (2.5 cm) sized balls using your hands. Do several at a time and drop them into the powdered sugar as you go. The dough will be quite sticky, so it's useful to roll the dough in batches. Roll the balls in the powdered sugar and place on the cookie sheets spaced a few inches apart. (You should be able to get 12 to 16 on each sheet).

  8. 8

    Bake at 350°F for 10 to 13 minutes. Allow to cool a minute or two on the sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with any remaining batter. Did you love the recipe? Leave a comment and give us some stars below!