Perfect Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe
Make perfect chocolate crinkle cookies with this easy recipe. These fudgy chocolate cookies with crackled powdered sugar coating are ideal for holidays and cookie exchanges. Ready in just 30 minutes of active time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Combine granulated sugar and vegetable oil in a large bowl until mixed well.
- Add eggs one at a time, stirring after each addition until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Sift together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until no flour streaks remain.
- Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place powdered sugar in a small bowl.
- Scoop chilled dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until completely coated.
- Place coated balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and cracks have formed.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.