Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Printable)

Soft, fudgy chocolate treats with a crackled powdered sugar coating and chewy centers.

# What you need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ For Rolling

09 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar

# How to make it:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, blend granulated sugar and vegetable oil until uniform. Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
03 - Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. The dough will be sticky.
04 - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until the dough firms up sufficiently to handle.
05 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into 1-inch diameter balls. Coat each ball generously in powdered sugar.
07 - Position the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cookies puff, crackle on top, and maintain a soft center.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • For richer flavor, use Dutch process cocoa powder
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor
03 -
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days
  • Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months
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