Description
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, where a rich, fudgy center meets a crackled, powdered sugar exterior. This easy recipe is perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Vegetable oil
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and mix well; stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat in powdered sugar before placing on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly cracked but still soft.
Notes
Chilling the dough is crucial for achieving the perfect texture.
Sift cocoa powder for better mixing.
Store leftovers in an airtight container or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie - approximately 30g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg