Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a holiday favorite that stay beloved year-round. With their rich, brownie-like centers and signature crackled powdered sugar coating, they’re soft, fudgy, and incredibly easy to make. A classic recipe that’s both nostalgic and crowd-pleasing, perfect for cookie exchanges, dessert platters, or casual baking days.
Prep – 15 minutes
Chill – 1 hour
Bake – 10 minutes
24 cookies
Ingredients
- 120g all-purpose flour
- 60g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 200g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 60g vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Beat eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla.
- Sift in cocoa, flour, and baking powder. Mix into dough.
- Chill for 1 hour. Scoop and roll in powdered sugar.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 min until crackled but soft inside.
Tips & Tricks
- Chill the dough for at least 1–2 hours — this helps prevent spreading and enhances flavor.
- Roll generously in powdered sugar; the more coating, the better the crackle effect.
- Use Dutch-process cocoa for a deeper, darker chocolate flavor.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain chewiness for several days.
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Add to holiday cookie tins or serve alongside lighter cookies for variety.
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Pair with vanilla or peppermint ice cream for a quick dessert plate.
Related Recipes
- Texas Sheet Cake – A similarly fudgy chocolate treat great for serving a crowd.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes – A rich, classic chocolate pairing in cupcake form.
- Chocolate-Filled Croissant Rolls – Another chocolate-forward option with a flaky, buttery twist.