Description
Chocolate crinkle cookies are rich, fudgy cookies rolled in powdered sugar for a cracked, snowy appearance. Perfect for holidays or any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour for easier handling.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat each ball in powdered sugar.
- Place balls on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform dough balls.
- Store in an airtight container 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: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: chocolate crinkle cookies, holiday cookies, fudgy cookies, powdered sugar cookies