Description
Indulge in the irresistible joy of Chocolate Crinkle Cookies! These delightful treats feature a soft, fudgy center encased in a delicate, crackled exterior dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for any occasion, they bring warmth and nostalgia to family gatherings and holiday celebrations. With a simple recipe that guarantees mouthwatering results, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for about an hour for better handling.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough into balls and coat generously in powdered sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets, spaced apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes until set but still soft.
- Let cool on racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg