Description
Scrumptious chocolate crinkle cookies promise pure chocolate bliss with powdered sugar-dusted exteriors. Crumbly yet chewy centers melt in your mouth, delivering classic holiday cookie perfection that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare Wet Base: Whisk granulated sugar and vegetable oil in a large bowl until smooth, creating a glossy foundation for the cookie dough.
- Incorporate Eggs and Flavor: Add eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly, then mix in vanilla extract to elevate the aromatic complexity of the mixture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together, ensuring a lump-free, uniform dry ingredient blend.
- Create Dough: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive, slightly tacky dough forms.
- Chill and Prepare: Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours. When ready, preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Shape and Coat: Roll chilled dough into tablespoon-sized balls, thoroughly coating each in powdered sugar to achieve the signature crackled exterior.
- Bake to Perfection: Arrange sugar-dusted cookies on prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set and surfaces show characteristic cracking.
- Cool and Serve: Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy at room temperature, potentially paired with milk or coffee.
Notes
- Chill Dough Thoroughly: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to prevent spreading and ensure a rich, fudgy texture that holds its shape during baking.
- Prevent Powdery Sugar Mess: Roll dough balls in powdered sugar just before baking to create a crisp, crackled exterior without absorbing too much sugar.
- Control Cookie Size Consistently: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to create uniform balls, ensuring even baking and consistent appearance across all cookies.
- Moisture is Key: Don’t overbake – cookies should look slightly underdone when removed from oven, as they’ll continue setting while cooling and maintain that desirable chewy center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg