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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are fudgy, soft, and coated in a crackly layer of powdered sugar, making them a perfect treat for chocolate lovers. The dough is chilled to develop flavor and ensure the cookies spread perfectly while baking to a delightful texture with a slightly crisp edge and gooey center.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (100g)
  • 1¾ cups granulated sugar (350g)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (120mL)
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Coating

  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)

Instructions

  1. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth and well incorporated.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the cocoa mixture, ensuring each egg is fully integrated before adding the next, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
  4. Mix dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet cocoa mixture and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender cookie texture.
  5. Chill the dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to develop and the dough to firm up.
  6. Prepare for baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  7. Form and coat cookies: Scoop the chilled dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball generously in powdered sugar to create the signature crackly exterior.
  8. Bake the cookies: Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets spaced apart, then bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers have puffed, indicating they’re done.
  9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they firm up and stay soft inside.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential for the cookies to spread properly and develop rich flavor.
  • Use room temperature eggs to ensure better mixing and texture.
  • Rolling the dough balls generously in powdered sugar gives the characteristic crinkled look once baked.
  • For a richer chocolate flavor, you can substitute half of the vegetable oil with melted butter.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

Keywords: Chocolate Cookies, Crinkle Cookies, Fudgy Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Cocoa Cookies

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