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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a beloved holiday classic, recognized by their dramatic crackled surface and snowy powdered sugar coating. These cookies boast a soft, chewy center with a deep chocolate flavor, almost like a brownie in cookie form. Chilling the dough is key to achieving that iconic crinkle effect when baked. Perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, wintry celebrations, or anytime a chocolate fix is in order, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional time 4 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 72
Course: cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 58
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Baking sheet
  • Cookie scoop or spoon
  • Electric mixer or whisk

Method
 

  1. Gather ingredients.
  2. Mix sugar, cocoa, and oil together in a medium bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Stir in vanilla.
  3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into the cocoa mixture until thoroughly mixed. Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Roll or scoop chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Coat each ball in confectioners' sugar and place 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool. Repeat Step 4 to make the remaining batches.
  6. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 34mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gCalcium: 11mg

Notes

Fudgy on the inside, crisp and powdered on the outside, these chocolate crinkles are a festive favorite with a brownie-like bite.

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