Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Rich, Fudgy & Festive)
Chocolate crinkle cookies are the ultimate holiday cookie. They’re soft, chewy, and full of fudgy flavor, with a powdered sugar coating that bakes into a crackled, snow-dusted effect. Think of them as part brownie, part cookie—perfect for cookie exchanges, Christmas trays, or just dunking into a glass of milk.
Ingredients You’ll Need (Makes ~24 cookies)
Ingredients
Ingredients You’ll Need (Makes ~24 cookies)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chunks or chips
- ½ cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
Make the Dough
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chunks.
Chill
- Cover dough and refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight).
- This keeps cookies from spreading and enhances flavor.
Shape & Coat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar.
Bake
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until tops crackle but centers remain soft.
- Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Pro Tips for Perfect Crinkles
• Chill thoroughly: warm dough won’t hold shape or create strong crackles.
• Double coat in powdered sugar: ensures the white stays vibrant after baking.
• Don’t overbake: the magic is in the soft, brownie-like centers.
Variations
• Espresso Crinkles: add 1 teaspoon espresso powder to intensify chocolate.
• Peppermint Crinkles: fold in crushed candy canes for a holiday twist.
• Stuffed Crinkles: press a mini caramel or peanut butter cup inside each ball before baking.
• Chill thoroughly: warm dough won’t hold shape or create strong crackles.
• Double coat in powdered sugar: ensures the white stays vibrant after baking.
• Don’t overbake: the magic is in the soft, brownie-like centers.
Variations
• Espresso Crinkles: add 1 teaspoon espresso powder to intensify chocolate.
• Peppermint Crinkles: fold in crushed candy canes for a holiday twist.
• Stuffed Crinkles: press a mini caramel or peanut butter cup inside each ball before baking.
