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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These easy chocolate crinkle cookies are my go-to treat for any occasion! I love their chewy, fudgy centers and crackled powdered sugar coating, and they’re so simple to make, they’re always a hit. Follow this easy recipe with a step-by-step video and bake your own crinkle chocolate cookies at home.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 72 cookies
Calories: 48 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter preferred or oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the cocoa, granulated sugar, and butter (or oil) on medium speed. Reduce the speed to low and add the eggs one at a time, mixing until combined.
  2. Mix in the remaining ingredients in the order listed, except for the powdered sugar. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat them with powdered sugar. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, at least 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to rest on the hot cookie sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • I use high-quality cocoa powder, like Valrhona, Ghirardelli, or Guittard, for a rich, fudgy flavor. Avoid Dutch-process cocoa, as it may alter the taste.
  • To get the cookies extra white with powdered sugar, I coat each dough ball generously before baking. This thick layer ensures the powdered sugar won’t absorb during bake time, keeping the cookies bright and giving them that perfect cracked appearance.
  • Chilling the dough in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours helps firm it up, making it easier to roll into balls and ensures a better crack in the cookies.
  • I let them cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring to a wire rack. This prevents them from breaking apart and helps them set properly.

Nutrition Information

Serving 72cookies Calories 48kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 20mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 72cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 48

% Daily Value*

Serving 72cookies
Calories 48kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.