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Stack of chocolate crinkle cookies with powdered sugar and fudgy brownie-like centers

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies – Fudgy, Festive & Easy to Make


  • Author: Kai
  • Total Time: 56 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

Biting into one feels like a hug in cookie form: crisp edges, a fudgy chocolate center, and that magical powdered sugar coating. These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a festive classic that’ll sparkle on any holiday table!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Confectioners’ sugar (for coating)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk cocoa, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and canola oil.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla.
  4. Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet chocolate base to form a sticky dough.
  5. Cover and chill dough for 35–45 minutes.
  6. Use a 1½ tbsp scoop to form dough balls, then roll generously in confectioners’ sugar.
  7. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–11 minutes until tops are crinkled and centers are soft.
  9. Cool on sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Chilling the dough is crucial to achieving perfect crackles. Double coat the dough balls in sugar for extra dramatic looks!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 138 kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: chocolate crinkle cookies, holiday cookies, fudgy cookies, powdered sugar cookies