Description
These Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are the perfect combination of crisp edges and chewy, brownie-like centers. Packed with rich cocoa flavor and studded with melty chocolate chips, they’re rolled in powdered sugar to create that iconic crackled look. Whether you’re in need of an easy dessert idea, a holiday cookie tray favorite, or just something indulgent to satisfy a sweet tooth, these cookies hit all the right notes. This easy recipe fits into your collection of quick desserts, holiday baking, and chocolate lover favorites.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, beat together sugar and oil (or butter) until smooth.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips.
6. Cover the dough and chill for at least 2 hours.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls, roll them in powdered sugar until well coated.
9. Place dough balls on baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
10. Bake for 10–12 minutes until tops are cracked but centers are soft.
11. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
12. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
Chilling the dough is non-negotiable – it keeps the cookies from spreading too much and enhances the crinkle effect.
Be generous with the powdered sugar coating – a thick layer makes the crackle pattern more dramatic.
Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes; they’re fragile when hot and will firm up beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg