Chocolate crinkle cookies are a holiday classic, known for their beautiful cracked surface dusted with powdered sugar and their rich, chocolatey flavor

These cookies are not only visually striking but also satisfyingly delicious with a soft, brownie-like texture inside. Whether you’re baking for a holiday gathering or simply craving a sweet treat, this recipe makes it easy to create the perfect chocolate crinkle cookies.

Classic Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipes

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Bake up a batch of rich, fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies with this easy recipe. The perfect holiday treat, these cookies have a soft, brownie-like center with a striking, powdered sugar-cracked exterior.

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Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
• 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup vegetable oil (or canola oil)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅔ cup powdered sugar, for coating

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.

Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Mix Cocoa and Sugars

1. In a medium bowl, add the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir in the vegetable oil until the mixture is smooth.

Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla

1. Beat the eggs into the cocoa mixture one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

1. Gradually add the flour mixture to the cocoa mixture, stirring just until the ingredients are combined and no dry flour remains visible.

Step 6: Chill the Dough

1. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes. Chilling helps make the dough easier to handle and enhances the crinkle effect.

Step 7: Roll in Powdered Sugar

1. Use a small cookie scoop to portion out the dough, then roll each portion into a ball about 1 ¼ inches in diameter.
2. Roll each ball thoroughly in powdered sugar, ensuring they’re generously coated.

Step 8: Bake

1. Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-11 minutes, or until the cookies have spread and developed crinkles on the surface.
3. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

FAQs

1. Why should I chill the dough?

Chilling the dough makes it less sticky and easier to roll. It also helps the cookies keep their shape while baking, allowing for a more pronounced crinkle effect.

2. Can I substitute Dutch-processed cocoa powder with regular cocoa powder?

Dutch-processed cocoa powder has a deeper, more intense chocolate flavor, but you can substitute it with regular cocoa powder if needed. Note that the flavor may vary slightly.

3. Why are my cookies not crinkling properly?

The powdered sugar coating plays a key role in achieving the crinkled effect, so ensure each cookie is generously coated. Also, avoid overmixing the dough to help it maintain its texture and spread evenly.