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Perfect chocolate crinkle cookies.
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Recipe

Looking for a recipe for perfect chocolate crinkle cookies? Look no further! These are easy to make with a fudgy brownie center and a sweet crunchy exterior.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: christmas cookies, Cookies
Cuisine: American
Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. light or dark brown sugar
  • 3/4 c. vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. espresso powder
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. coarse kosher sea salt

For rolling:

  • 3/4 c. powdered sugar

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, add the sugars, oil, vanilla, and espresso powder. Mix on low until combined, about 1 minute. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
  • In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  • With mixing speed on low, gradually add the dry ingredients, mix until combined.
  • Cover dough and refrigerate for at least four hours, or overnight.
  • Once the dough is thoroughly chilled and completely solid, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Using a small cookie scoop (about 2 teaspoons), form balls. Roll in your hands to create a smooth surface on each ball. Roll each ball in powdered sugar, packing it on to ensure it is fully covered.
  • Place on cookie sheet and bake for 10-13 minutes or until set. The cracks should still look moist, they will firm as the cookies cool. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 

Notes

-Add mix-ins during step 3.
Adapted from allrecipes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg