Description
Get ready to fall in love with the crackly, fudgy magic of Chocolate Crinkle Cookies! These cookies are a rich, chocolaty treat with a soft brownie-like center and a beautiful snowy powdered sugar coating. Perfect as a quick dessert, holiday cookie swap favorite, or anytime indulgence, this easy recipe brings big flavor with minimal effort. Whether you’re searching for fun baking ideas, quick cookie recipes, or festive treats, these chocolate crinkle cookies check every box.
Ingredients
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 coating)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
2. In a large bowl, whisk sugar and oil until blended. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
3. Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a thick, sticky dough forms.
4. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat each generously in powdered sugar.
7. Arrange on baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cookies puff and crack but centers remain soft.
9. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10. Enjoy warm or cooled!
Notes
Chill the dough for a minimum of 3 hours to prevent spreading and ensure defined crinkles.
Generously coat each cookie in powdered sugar for that bold, snowy effect.
Slightly underbake for soft, fudgy centers—they firm up as they cool.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg