Description
Irresistible chocolate crinkle cookies combine rich cocoa and powdered sugar for a delightful dessert. Crisp edges and fudgy centers make these classic treats perfect for holiday gatherings and sweet moments with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (including ⅓ cup Dutch process cocoa and ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling the cookies)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp espresso powder (optional)
Instructions
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl, ensuring a uniform dry mixture. Set aside for later use.
- In a large mixing bowl, vigorously combine granulated sugar and canola oil until the texture becomes smooth and well-blended.
- Incorporate unsweetened cocoa powder and optional espresso powder into the sugar-oil mixture. Mix thoroughly, scraping bowl sides to ensure complete integration.
- Add vanilla extract, then introduce eggs one at a time, beating meticulously after each addition to create a consistent, silky batter.
- Gradually fold the reserved flour mixture into the wet ingredients using low-speed mixing. Blend until just combined, preventing overmixing.
- Chill the dough in a sealed container for 4 hours in the refrigerator or 1 hour in the freezer until firm and manageable.
- Heat the oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat for optimal cookie release.
- Pour powdered sugar into a shallow dish. Form chilled dough into 1 ½ tablespoon balls, rolling each completely in powdered sugar. Arrange balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching carefully to prevent overcooking while maintaining a soft, crackled exterior.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container, maintaining their delicate texture and rich chocolate flavor.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and ensure a perfect crinkle texture during baking.
- Use fresh cocoa powder for the most intense chocolate flavor and vibrant dark color in your cookies.
- Sift powdered sugar before rolling to create a smoother, more even coating on the cookie surface.
- Experiment with alternative flours like gluten-free blends for those with dietary restrictions, adjusting liquid ratios slightly to maintain cookie consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 101 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg