Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe
These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are rich, fudgy, and perfectly crackled on the surface. Made with cocoa powder and espresso powder for a deep chocolate flavor, these cookies are easy to prepare and chilled before baking for the perfect chewy texture. Coated in powdered sugar, they offer a delightful contrast of sweetness and softness that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Cookie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon table salt
Coating
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Mix sugar and oil: Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the granulated sugar and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Lower mixer speed to medium-low and add eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate cocoa and espresso powders: Add the unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder and espresso powder, mixing just until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until the dough forms. Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight.
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dough balls: Place sifted powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop dough using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, roll into balls, then coat thoroughly in powdered sugar.
- Arrange and bake: Place the coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until crackles appear and edges are set while centers remain soft.
- Cool and serve: Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Serve once completely cooled.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for the crinkled appearance and better texture; do not skip this step.
- Room temperature eggs ensure better mixing and texture.
- For extra depth, you can substitute espresso powder with instant coffee granules.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- You can freeze the dough balls after rolling in powdered sugar for baking at a later time.
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