Chocolate Crinkle Cookies: The Easy Recipe for Indulgent Joy
Indulge in the delectable taste of chocolate crinkle cookies with this easy recipe. Perfectly soft and chewy with a beautiful powdered sugar coating, these cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and roll them in powdered sugar.
- Place the rolled cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the dough.
- Make sure to coat the cookies generously in powdered sugar for the best crinkle effect.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg