Description
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade treats with The BEST Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe. These irresistible cookies boast a rich chocolate flavor and a signature crinkly texture that will satisfy your sweet cravings in under 30 minutes! With just ten ingredients and no chilling required, they are perfect for spontaneous baking sessions, holiday gatherings, or cozy nights at home. Each bite offers a perfect balance of chewy and soft interiors, dusted with a layer of powdered sugar for an eye-catching finish. Whether you enjoy them fresh from the oven or package them as gifts, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup light olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and olive oil until smooth.
- Stir in eggs and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Gradually add salt, baking powder, and flour; mix until a stiff dough forms.
- Use a cookie scoop to shape dough into balls (approx. 1½ inches).
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar followed by powdered sugar for coating.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart and bake for about 10 minutes or until cracked on top.
- Allow cookies to cool for 5-10 minutes on the sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (22g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <20mg