Description
Chocolate crinkle cookies are rich, fudgy cookies with a crackled appearance. They are rolled in powdered sugar before baking, creating a delightful contrast between the sweet exterior and the chocolatey interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until no flour is visible.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough and roll each piece into a ball.
- Roll the dough balls in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For variations, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the dough.
- Experiment with different types of cocoa powder for flavor nuances.
- Serve with a scoop of ice cream for a dessert twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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