Description
Delightful chocolate crinkle cookies dance with rich cocoa and powdered sugar elegance, promising a festive winter treat. Crisp exterior and fudgy interior make these classic cookies irresistible companions for holiday gatherings and cozy moments with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100 grams) unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoons (12.5 grams) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) kosher salt
Sugars:
- 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 2/3 cup (80 grams) powdered sugar (for rolling)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable or canola oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, ensuring even distribution of flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Create a chocolate base by blending cocoa, sugars, and oil in a medium mixing bowl, then incorporate eggs individually, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the chocolate mixture, stirring until a uniform dough forms.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30-45 minutes to enhance flavor and improve texture.
- Form rounded dough balls approximately 1 1/4 inches in diameter, generously coating each with powdered sugar for a crackled exterior.
- Arrange cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2-2 1/2 inches apart to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes, maintaining the 350°F temperature until edges are set and centers appear slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to cooling racks to complete the cooling process.
Notes
- Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and ensure thick, chewy cookies with crisp edges.
- Generously coat dough balls in powdered sugar for a beautiful crackled exterior and sweet, delicate finish.
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter integration and more consistent cookie texture.
- Try alternative flours like almond or gluten-free blends for dietary restrictions without compromising rich chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg