Description
Chocolate crinkle cookies are soft, fudgy, and coated in powdered sugar for a crackled appearance. Perfect for holidays or any sweet craving.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Chill dough for 1 hour.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat each in powdered sugar.
- Place cookies on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies crackle and edges set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chilling the dough prevents spreading.
- Use a cookie scoop for even-sized cookies.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
