Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of The BEST Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe, where rich cocoa flavor meets a delightful crinkled texture. Made with fewer than ten ingredients, this easy recipe lets you whip up a batch of chocolatey goodness in under 30 minutes—perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a simple treat at home. These cookies require no chilling, making them an effortless baking option for both novice and experienced bakers. With their chewy centers and sugary crusts, these chocolate crinkles are bound to impress anyone who takes a bite!
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 all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and oil until well mixed.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Add salt, baking powder, and flour; mix until dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1.5-inch balls; coat first in granulated sugar then in powdered sugar.
- Place on the baking sheet, spaced apart, and bake for about 10 minutes until tops are crinkled.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (24g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg