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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 2 hours chill time)
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are soft, fudgy, and covered in a delicate powdered sugar crust that cracks beautifully when baked. Perfect for holiday celebrations or any time you want a rich chocolate treat, these easy-to-make cookies require simple ingredients and deliver impressive results with their distinctive crinkle effect.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For Rolling

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract to complete the wet mixture.
  2. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent and seasoning throughout the dough.
  3. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet cocoa mixture, stirring gently until a thick, cohesive dough forms. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
  4. Chill the dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm. Chilling solidifies the fat and prevents cookies from spreading too much during baking, which is essential for the signature crinkled appearance.
  5. Prepare for baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote easy cleanup.
  6. Shape the cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled dough and roll each into a ball. Generously coat each ball in powdered sugar, ensuring a thick layer that will crack and reveal the chocolate beneath as they bake.
  7. Bake the cookies: Place the sugared dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies have spread and the tops exhibit the characteristic crinkled texture.
  8. Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve once fully cooled for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential for achieving the classic crinkle effect as it firm ups the dough making it easier to handle and helps to control spreading during baking.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and texture.
  • These cookies freeze well; freeze baked cookies in a sealed container for longer storage and thaw at room temperature before serving.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/chocolate-crinkle-cookies-recipe/