Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Printable Version)
Fudgy, chocolate-rich crinkles with a signature crackled exterior, ideal for festive occasions or cocoa cravings.
# What You'll 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
→ Coating
09 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.
02 - Beat sugar and vegetable oil with an electric mixer until blended, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; incorporate vanilla extract.
03 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined forming a sticky dough.
04 - Cover the dough bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours until firm.
05 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat thoroughly in powdered sugar.
07 - Place the coated dough balls on baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cookies puff up and develop a crackled surface but remain soft inside.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Insights:
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- These cookies have a secret gooey center like a chocolate treasure waiting to be discovered
- Perfectly coated in powdered sugar, they look festive and taste like a special treat every single time
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- Never skip chilling the dough; it’s essential for that signature crackle and ease of rolling
- Adding mini chocolate chips turned my cookies from great to unforgettable—try it if you want a little surprise
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- Use fresh baking powder for the best rise and crackle; old leavening agents can dull the effect
- Rolling dough balls generously in powdered sugar creates that iconic snowy finish that’s irresistible