Description
Rich and fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies with a crackled powdered sugar exterior and a soft, brownie-like center. These festive treats are easy to make, perfect for the holidays, and ideal for freezing or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and vegetable oil using a hand mixer or stand mixer until well combined and shiny.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Then beat in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Scoop chilled dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar until well coated and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are firm and the centers appear slightly wet.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent flat cookies.
- Roll in granulated sugar before powdered sugar for extra crunch.
- Only coat dough balls just before baking to maintain the sugar layer.
- Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperature.
- Cookies may appear underbaked but will set upon cooling for a fudgy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 87
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 61mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0.02g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 16mg
Keywords: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, fudgy cookies, holiday cookies, crinkle cookies, brownie cookies, powdered sugar cookies