Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These cookies are super chocolatey and rich, with a soft and fudgy texture that melts in your mouth. They have a nice contrast with a cracked powdered sugar topping. They’re like a mix between a brownie and your favorite chocolate cake, but in cookie shape. Everyone enjoys them!

Servings: 48 cookies
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Chill time: 45 minutes
Ready in: 1 hour 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 1/3 cups (284g) all-purpose flour (Use a spoon to fill the measuring cup for accurate measurement.)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (175ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (85g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Use a spoon to fill the measuring cup for accurate measurement.)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (97g) powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside.
  2. Using an electric stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine granulated sugar and oil. Add cocoa powder and mix well. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until well combined.
  3. Cover the dough and freeze it for 45-60 minutes or refrigerate it overnight until it’s not too sticky.
  4. The next day, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
  5. Put powdered sugar in a small bowl.
  6. Take out about a quarter of the dough from the refrigerator and leave the rest to chill.
  7. Scoop out portions of the dough and shape them into balls, each about 1 inch in size. Roll these balls in powdered sugar and then place them on the baking sheet you prepared, making sure they are about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-13 minutes until they’re almost set. They should be soft when touched and might seem a bit undercooked.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once they’re almost cool, store the cookies in an airtight container. Repeat the process with the remaining dough.

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Decadent chocolate crinkle cookies that are a visual delight and a chocolate lover's dream. These cookies feature a rich cocoa dough, rolled in powdered sugar before baking, creating a crackled surface that reveals the contrasting dark chocolate beneath. The texture is a perfect balance between a crisp exterior and a fudgy, chewy interior. The aroma is an enticing mix of deep chocolate and a hint of vanilla. These cookies are not just a treat for the taste buds; their powdered sugar coating gives them a snow-dusted appearance, making them a charming addition to holiday cookie platters. With their distinctive appearance and intense chocolate flavor, chocolate crinkle cookies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser, perfect for festive occasions or simply satisfying your chocolate cravings.