The BEST Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Dessert Recipe
Indulge in the joy of baking with The BEST Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Dessert Recipe. These fudgy delights are a crowd-pleaser, perfect for any gathering or cozy family night. With their rich chocolate flavor and signature powdered sugar coating, these cookies not only look beautiful but taste incredible too! Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe is adaptable for various dietary needs while maintaining that classic soft and chewy texture. Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a potluck or simply satisfy your sweet tooth, these chocolate crinkle cookies will disappear in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 15 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and oil until well combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
- Stir in salt, baking powder, and flour to form a stiff dough.
- Roll dough into 1½ inch balls; if sticky, chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar then coat in powdered sugar.
- Place on the baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart. Bake for about 10 minutes until cracks form on top.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 28g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg