Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are absolutely stunning! They're rich, fudgy chocolate cookies rolled in powdered sugar that crack beautifully as they bake, creating that signature crinkled look. My kids say these taste just like Cicis brownies in cookie form!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Set aside. 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour,3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder,1 teaspoon baking powder,1/2 teaspoon salt.
- In large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and oil until well combined.1 1/2 cups granulated sugar,1/2 cup vegetable oil.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.2 large eggs,2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Add flour mixture to sugar mixture and stir until just combined. Dough will be soft and sticky.
- Cover and refrigerate dough at least 2 hours or until firm enough to handle.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place powdered sugar in shallow bowl.1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling.
- Scoop dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until completely coated.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until cookies are set and crackled on top. Don't over bake.
- Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Don't overbake these chocolate crinkles! They should still look slightly underdone in the center when you take them out. They'll firm up as they cool but stay fudgy inside. If you bake them until they look completely done, they'll be dry instead of that perfect brownie-like texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 119.6kcalCarbohydrates: 19.1gProtein: 1.2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 0.01mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 48.6mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 12.6gVitamin A: 0.2IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 14.6mgIron: 0.7mg
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