Description
Indulge in the delightful world of baking with The BEST Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe! These soft and chewy cookies, featuring a rich chocolate flavor and signature crinkly top, are perfect for any occasion. Made with less than ten ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, they’re ideal for quick treats or festive gatherings. Whether you enjoy them by themselves, paired with a glass of milk, or transformed into ice cream sandwiches, these cookies will quickly become a family favorite. With their easy preparation and beautiful presentation, baking these cookies is not just a task; it’s a fun experience to share with loved ones.
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 coating)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and oil until well mixed.
- Stir in eggs and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Add salt, baking powder, and flour; mix until a stiff dough forms.
- Roll the dough into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter. If sticky, chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar followed by powdered sugar.
- Place on the baking sheet about two inches apart and bake for about 10 minutes until crinkled.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg