Description
These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are soft, fudgy, and coated in a beautiful layer of powdered sugar that cracks as they bake, revealing rich chocolatey goodness inside. A classic holiday favorite, they’re easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and oil until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add cocoa powder and mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir into the chocolate mixture until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight for easier handling.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls, then generously coat each ball in powdered sugar.
- Place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cookies have spread and the tops are cracked.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Generously coat each cookie in powdered sugar for the best crinkle effect.
- Do not overbake; the cookies should remain soft and fudgy inside.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
