
These chocolate crinkle cookies are soft, fudgy, and have a beautifully cracked, powdered sugar coating. With a rich chocolate flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re the perfect holiday or anytime treat!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
✅ 1 cup all-purpose flour
✅ ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
✅ 1 teaspoon baking powder
✅ ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
✅ ¾ cup granulated sugar
✅ ¼ cup vegetable oil
✅ 2 large eggs
✅ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating:
✅ ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
1️⃣ In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
2️⃣ In a separate large bowl, whisk sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3️⃣ Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully combined.
4️⃣ Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to firm up.
Step 2: Shape & Coat the Cookies
5️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6️⃣ Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
7️⃣ Generously coat each dough ball in powdered sugar, ensuring a thick layer for the best crinkle effect.
Step 3: Bake & Enjoy!
8️⃣ Place the coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
9️⃣ Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies have spread and formed beautiful cracks.
🔟 Let them cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
🍫 Enjoy these soft, fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies with a glass of milk or a warm cup of coffee!
Tips & Variations
✔ Chill the Dough: This prevents the cookies from spreading too much and ensures the crinkle effect.
✔ Extra Chocolatey: Fold in ½ cup mini chocolate chips for an extra fudgy bite.
✔ Mocha Twist: Add ½ teaspoon espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
✔ Holiday Flair: Mix a little cinnamon or peppermint extract for a festive variation.
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