The BEST Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Delightful chocolate cookies with a fudgy center and a crinkled, powdered sugar exterior. A nostalgic treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until no flour streaks remain.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and then coat in powdered sugar.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges look set but centers are slightly soft.
- Cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra treat, try adding chocolate chips inside the cookie dough before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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