Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and coated in powdered sugar, known for their rich chocolate flavor and signature crackled appearance.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Dusting
- to taste powdered sugar For coating before baking
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in powdered sugar.
- Place the sugared dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Notes
For a more gourmet touch, drizzle chocolate or caramel sauce over the cookies before serving. You can also add chocolate chips to the dough for an extra chocolatey flavor.