Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
These chocolate crinkle cookies are rich and fudgy, like a brownie bite rolled in powdered sugar. The batter is so easy to whip up and it’s great for little helping hands to participate in the fun of baking.
My husband has been complaining that I have been making too many old-fashioned types of cookies. Sugar cookies, shortbread cookies and molasses cookies aren’t his thing, but anything chocolate is, so baby, this one is for you.
If you like chocolate, than you’re going to love these chocolate crinkle cookies because of their robust chocolate flavor.
This quick and easy one-bowl recipe does require a little bit of chilling time, but trust me it’s worth it. Once the dough has firmed up, then you simply drop it in a bowl of powdered sugar, coat it, and roll in your hands. This is where little ones love to help out.
These are an old photos, but I couldn’t resist sharing them again. My little Charlie loves to help mommy in the kitchen and loves to get his hands messy.
These cookies are incredibly rich and fudgy. The taste is very chocolaty with the right amount of sweetness. The texture is chewy and dense, and the powdered sugar gives it a snowy festive appearance and finishing touch. So I hope you enjoy these cookies and I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas. See you in the new year!
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (120g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat the cocoa, granulated sugar and oil on medium speed.1 cup (120g) unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- Reduce the speed to low and add 1 egg at a time until combined.4 eggs
- Mix in the remaining ingredients in the order listed, except for the powdered sugar.2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop the dough into the powdered sugar, coat it well, then roll it in your hands. Place on prepared baking sheet about 2″ apart.1/2 cup (50g) powdered sugar
- Bake for 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a minute before transferring to cooling rack.
Recipe from Rasa Malaysia.
This is my second time making these cookies, and they’re delicious!
I’m wondering if I could chill them for a lesser time, say 2 hours. Would that affect the turnout of the cookies too much?
Thank you, Keira! The batter will be a little more sticky and spread more in the oven if you chill for less time, but give it a try and let me know how it turns out:)
I’ve made these before and they were really great
Do you think it’ll be okay if I made the dough a day in advance and left it to chill in the fridge till ready to bake??
Yes, it will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge. Depending on how long it was chilled for, you might have to leave it out on the counter for a bit to soften so you can scoop it.
It looks delicious! What should I change if I want to make only 1 dozen cookies?
Divide everything by a third and just use one egg. Enjoy!
I make these often! Overdid a bit at Christmas…can they be frozen?
I love these cookies. My neighbor made them all the time for me. I was so excited to find your recipe. This is my 2nd time making them. Thank you for sharing!!
You’re very welcome, Julie! Thank you for your kind words:)
Since the recipe calls for baking powder, are we supposed to use Dutch processed cocoa? In other recipes, you specify.
Hi Rachel,
You can use natural or dutch processed for this recipe. I hope you enjoy the cookies, and have a great week!
I made this and it was lovely, thanks for sharing the recipe!!
You’re very welcome, Tresa! I’m glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for your kind words!
I love these so much! This recipe was so helpful! Thank you 🙂
You’re very welcome and I’m always glad to help!