Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking The BEST Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe. These soft, rich chocolate cookies are a treat for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to cozy nights at home. With their trademark crinkly tops and a luscious cocoa flavor, they are not only easy to make but also require less than ten ingredients and can be ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for sharing or enjoying solo, these cookies will become your go-to sweet treat!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup light olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Granulated sugar and powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and oil until mixed well.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; stir gently until just combined.
- Sprinkle in salt, baking powder, and flour; mix until a stiff dough forms.
- Roll dough into balls about 1½ inches in diameter. If sticky, chill for 30 minutes before rolling.
- Roll each ball first in granulated sugar, then coat with powdered sugar.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart and bake for 10 minutes until the tops are crinkled.
- 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 (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg