Description
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a delightful treat that combines soft, chewy textures with rich chocolate flavor. These cookies are famous for their beautiful cracked appearance, thanks to a generous dusting of powdered sugar that bakes into a sweet crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any chocolate lover’s craving, these irresistible cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. With minimal prep and a chilling time, you’ll have a batch of these delicious cookies ready to share in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar, for coating
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined to form a soft dough.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls and coat generously in powdered sugar.
- Space the dough balls on the baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg