Description
Looking for the perfect holiday treat that’s fudgy and crackled on the outside while irresistibly soft on the inside? These chocolate crinkle cookies are nostalgic, warm, and deeply chocolatey with a dramatic crinkle look.
Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla bean
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and oil in a large bowl until smooth.
2. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
3. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then mix into cocoa mixture to form a sticky dough.
4. Chill dough for 1 hour in the fridge.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls and roll in powdered sugar.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until puffed and crackled.
8. Cool cookies at room temperature.
Notes
Use Dutch-process cocoa for deeper flavor.
For egg-free version, use flax eggs (1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg).
Add ¼ cup melted dark chocolate for extra fudginess.
Do not skip chilling the dough for best texture.
Store with a slice of bread in an airtight container to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chocolate crinkle cookies, holiday cookies, nostalgic baking, easy Christmas dessert