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The BEST Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are soft, fudgy, and perfectly chocolatey with a beautiful crackled sugar coating. Easy to make and ideal for celebrations or cozy treats, they bake up with a crinkly top and chewy center that’s sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s craving.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 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

Crinkle Topping

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar (confectioners sugar)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prep Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking. Prepare two shallow bowls, placing granulated sugar in one and powdered sugar in the other for the cookie coating.
  2. Combine Cocoa, Sugar, and Oil: In a large bowl, mix together the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and light olive or avocado oil until fully combined using a wooden spoon to form a smooth mixture.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Crack in the eggs and stir in the vanilla extract, mixing gently until just incorporated to maintain the batter’s light texture.
  4. Mix in Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the baking powder, salt, and all-purpose flour over the wet ingredients. Stir thoroughly until a stiff dough forms, indicating that the ingredients are well combined.
  5. Shape the Dough: Use a cookie dough scoop or spoon to portion out 1 1/2 inch balls of dough. If the dough feels too sticky to handle, refrigerate it for about 30 minutes to firm up and make rolling easier.
  6. Coat the Dough Balls: Roll each dough ball first in a thin layer of granulated sugar, then in a thick coating of powdered sugar. This double coating creates the signature crinkle effect during baking.
  7. Arrange and Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the tops crackle and the edges are set. The centers will remain soft and chewy.
  8. Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up further. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
  9. Store Properly: Store cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer in an airtight container or bag for up to three months, avoiding moisture to maintain texture.

Notes

  • Baking Tips: Bake until the tops of the cookies crackle and the edges are set. It’s fine if they seem slightly underdone when removed from the oven; they will continue to set as they cool.
  • Storage Tips: Freeze in a layer where the container’s lid or plastic wrap does not touch the cookie tops to prevent moisture condensation. Thawed cookies retain great texture and flavor even if some moisture occurs.

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