Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
37 mins
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Servings
36 cookies
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Calories
173 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Description
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies combine a rich cocoa-flavored batter with mini chocolate chips folded in to provide texture and extra chocolate bursts. The dough is beaten with butter and sugars for lightness, then chilled to firm up, which prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking. Rolling the dough balls in powdered sugar creates the signature crinkled surface as they bake, producing a contrast between the dark, fudgy cookie and bright white cracks. Baking at 350°F for 12 minutes allows the cookies to set while remaining soft inside.
The cookies are best served after cooling completely on the baking sheet, where their texture firms slightly. They can be enjoyed as a dessert or sweet snack, ideal for holiday seasons or any time a chocolate treat is desired.
To maintain texture and rise, it's important to use unexpired baking powder and to chill both the dough and optionally the baking sheet. Using parchment paper on the baking sheet makes cleanup easier and can be reused several times. The recipe yields a serving size of one cookie.
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons butter softened, unsalted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar light or dark, tightly packed
- 4 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 cups powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, stirring until completely combined. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet until completely combined.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- After chilling, preheat oven to 350°F.
- Roll dough into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls with your hands. Roll the cookie dough balls thoroughly in powdered sugar.
- Transfer to baking sheet and bake on 350°F for 12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheet before enjoying.
Notes
- Use fresh, unexpired baking powder to ensure proper rising and texture.
- Chilling the dough for at least 4 hours prevents sticking and helps cookies maintain shape.
- Chilling the baking sheet before baking can improve cookie rise and texture.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper for easier cleanup; it can be reused multiple times.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet for best texture before removing.
- Each cookie is a single serving size.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 173 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 154IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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