Description
Rich and fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies with a soft center and signature powdered sugar crackled exterior. Perfect for holidays or anytime you crave a deep chocolate treat.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened dutch cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 2 cups all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer with paddle attachment or a bowl with a handheld mixer, beat together the granulated sugar and vegetable oil on medium-high speed until well combined.
- Reduce speed to medium-low and add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Add cocoa powder and espresso powder, mixing just until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a dough forms. Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place sifted powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Scoop dough using a 1 ½ tablespoon scoop and roll into balls. Coat each ball generously in powdered sugar and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until crackles form, edges are set, and centers remain soft. Let cookies rest briefly before transferring to a cooling rack. Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for proper texture and crackled appearance.
- For stronger flavor, do not skip the espresso powder—it enhances the chocolate taste.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Dough can be made ahead and chilled overnight for convenience.
- Roll generously in powdered sugar for a more dramatic crinkle effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
