Description
Delicious Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with a rich cocoa flavor, crackly powdered sugar coating, and soft, chewy texture. These easy-to-make cookies are perfect for any chocolate lover and bake up beautifully with their signature crinkled tops.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 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
Crinkle Topping
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the two types of sugar for the topping in separate shallow bowls and set aside.
- Mix Cocoa and Sugar: In a large bowl, combine unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and the oil using a wooden spoon until fully combined into a smooth mixture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the cocoa mixture, mixing only until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle in the baking powder, salt, and flour. Mix everything together until a stiff dough forms and all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form Dough Balls: Using a cookie dough scoop, shape the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls. If the dough is sticky, refrigerate it for 30 minutes before shaping.
- Coat Dough Balls: Roll each dough ball first in a thin layer of granulated sugar, then roll in a thick layer of powdered sugar to create the classic crinkle effect.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes or until the tops of the cookies crackle and edges set. The centers may appear slightly underdone but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Storage: Store cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 months, avoiding moisture on the tops during thawing.
Notes
- Bake until the cookie tops crinkle and edges are set; slightly underdone centers will firm up upon cooling for the ideal texture.
- Freeze cookies in a container where the cover does not touch the tops to avoid moisture and maintain texture and flavor when thawed.
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