Easy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Easy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are soft and chewy chocolate cookies coated in powdered sugar, offering a delightful mix of rich chocolate flavor and inviting texture.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder Use unsweetened cocoa powder for best results.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar For coating the cookies.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and vegetable oil, mixing until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Baking
- Roll chilled dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheet with enough space between them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For variations, consider adding peppermint extract for mint flavor, spice with cayenne or cinnamon, or fold in nuts for added crunch.