Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolatey delight with The BEST Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe! Perfectly chewy with a slightly crisp exterior, these enchanting cookies are made with fewer than ten ingredients and can be whipped up in just 30 minutes. Their signature crinkled appearance and rich cocoa flavor make them a crowd favorite for any occasion—be it holiday festivities, casual gatherings, or cozy nights in. With no need to chill the dough, you’ll have delicious cookies ready in no time. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or beautifully packaged as gifts, these homemade treats are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flour
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and oil until well blended.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
- Sift in salt, baking powder, and flour; stir until a stiff dough forms.
- Scoop dough into 1½-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar followed by powdered sugar.
- Place on the baking sheet, spaced two inches apart, and bake for 10 minutes or until cracks form.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg