Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe
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4.8
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe
Description
The Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe starts with whisking sifted cocoa powder, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth to form a rich batter. Dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, and salt are gradually incorporated to build a sturdy dough similar to a brownie mix. The dough is refrigerated for at least two hours to firm up for easier shaping and to develop flavor. It can be stored chilled for several days or frozen if desired.
After chilling, the dough is portioned using a tablespoon measure and rolled into balls, which are then coated thoroughly in powdered sugar. Placing the dough balls spaced apart on parchment-lined sheets and baking at 350°F produces cookies with a crinkled, crackled appearance as the dough expands in the oven. Baking time is carefully controlled to prevent overbaking and maintain a soft center. Cooling on the trays before transferring prevents breakage.
These cookies keep well at room temperature in an airtight container, allowing their chewy texture and chocolate flavor to be enjoyed over days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cocoa powder sifted, 4 oz/115 g
- 2 cups sugar 16oz/450g
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or any flavorless oil
- 4 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 10oz/284g
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
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Overall Rating
4.8
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