These chocolate crinkle cookies are the ultimate crowd-pleasers—soft, fudgy inside, and covered in a snowy powdered sugar exterior. Their cracked tops give them a charming homemade look, yet they’re surprisingly easy to bake. Perfect for family nights, holiday gatherings, or impressing guests, these cookies bring a touch of chocolate magic to any occasion. Serve them with milk, coffee, or even ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Unsweetened cocoa powder | 1 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 2 cups |
| Vegetable oil | ½ cup |
| Large eggs | 4 |
| Vanilla extract | 2 tsp |
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Baking powder | 2 tsp |
| Salt | ½ tsp |
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup |
Directions:
- Prepare the dough. In a large mixing bowl, combine cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Chill. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to make it easier to handle.
- Preheat oven. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape cookies. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Bake. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until tops are cracked and cookies have spread slightly.
- Cool. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Variations & Tips:
- Add 1 tsp espresso powder for a mocha twist.
- Mix in chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture.
- For a subtle spice, roll the dough balls in powdered sugar mixed with cinnamon.
- Give them a festive flair by adding peppermint extract to the dough and topping with crushed candy canes before baking.
