Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 42 mins
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Servings
12 cookies
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Calories
199 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Description
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies combine cocoa powder, melted chocolate, and a blend of white and brown sugars to create a dense, chocolate-rich dough. After mixing and chilling for several hours, the dough is rolled in confectioners' sugar before baking, which results in the signature crackled tops as the cookies spread and rise. Baking at 350°F allows the cookies to set with a tender center and a slightly crisp outer layer. These cookies offer an indulgent chocolate treat with a soft texture, ideal as a dessert or snack.
The method involves mixing the wet and dry ingredients separately before combining them to form a dough. Careful chilling is key for controlling spread and achieving the crackled sugar appearance. Baking times vary slightly depending on cookie size but are generally between 10 to 12 minutes. Cooling lets the cookies firm to the preferred texture.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies pair well with milk or coffee and make a good addition to holiday cookie assortments or casual gatherings. Their recognizable texture and chocolate flavor provide a satisfying treat without complex steps or specialized ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar white
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup chocolate melted, chopped
- 2 egg room temperature, large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Mix the cocoa powder, white sugar, brown sugar, melted chocolate, and vegetable oil in a large bowl.
- Next, add eggs one at a time and beat until thoroughly combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet chocolate mixture and beat just until a dough forms. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Add the confectioner's sugar to a smaller bowl.
- Roll about 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons of dough into a ball.
- Roll each dough ball in confectioners' sugar to coat evenly and place onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes (for smaller cookies) or 12 minutes (for larger cookies).
- When they come out of the oven, the cookies will be a bit soft but will harden up once they cool completely.
- Cool on wire racks for 10-15 minutes and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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