Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    20 cookies

  • Calories

    122 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Rich and fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies with a crisp, powdered sugar exterior—perfect for holiday baking or whenever you crave a chocolaty treat!

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Ingredients

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  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips also work well
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar for rolling
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Instructions

  1. Melt the butter and chocolate: In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and semisweet chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring after each time until smooth and combined. Let the mixture cool slightly.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients: Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla to the melted butter and chocolate- whisk to combine until smooth. You can also use a stand mixer. Add the eggs and beat until the mixture is fluffy and smooth.
  3. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined. The dough will be sticky, which makes it rich and fudgy.
  5. Chill the dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. This chilling step is crucial for achieving the perfect texture.
  6. Prepare for baking: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Let the chilled dough sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to make it easier to work with. If the dough is chilled overnight, let it sit for 20 minutes on the counter. 
  7. Shape and coat the cookies: Using a small cookie scoop or a heaping tablespoon, portion out about 20 cookie balls. Wet your hands slightly to help shape the dough into even-sized balls. Generously roll each ball in confectioners' sugar, making sure they're well-coated.
  8. Bake the cookies: Place the coated cookie balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes, depending on the size of the cookies. The cookies will appear soft but will firm up as they cool.
  9. Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy the fudgy centers and crisp outer crinkle!
  10. These cookies are perfect for holiday trays, or any time you're craving a rich chocolate treat!

Notes

  • Top Tips:
  • Chill the Dough: Don’t skip the chilling step! It helps the cookies maintain their shape and achieve the perfect crinkled texture.
  • Roll Generously in Powdered Sugar: Coat the dough balls well in confectioners' sugar to ensure they get that beautiful crackled effect during baking.
  • Wet Hands for Shaping: The dough is sticky, so lightly wet your hands when rolling the dough into balls to make it easier to handle.
  • Don’t Overbake: The cookies should be soft when they come out of the oven. They’ll firm up as they cool, so aim for slightly underbaked centers for a fudgy texture.
  • Use High-Quality Chocolate: For the best flavor, use good-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips for that extra rich and deep chocolate taste.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 122kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 60mg (3%) Potassium 77mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 100IU (2%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 122 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 122kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Potassium 77mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 100IU 2%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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