Description
Chocolate crinkle cookies are a delightful treat that combines a crunchy exterior with a soft, fudgy center. Coated in powdered sugar, these cookies resemble snowy landscapes and burst with rich chocolate flavor in every bite. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, they evoke warm memories of family baking traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar and vegetable oil; then add eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for one hour.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls and coat each in powdered sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until puffed but soft in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or swapping some cocoa for flavored extracts like peppermint or almond. - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.