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Red velvet cookies with white chocolate chips served with milk, coffee, hot cocoa, and vanilla ice cream.

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies 🍫❄️

Soft and fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies coated in powdered sugar with beautiful crackled tops. This easy homemade cookie recipe delivers rich chocolate flavor with a brownie-like center, making it perfect for holidays, cookie swaps, or anytime chocolate cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 135 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Cookie Scoop (1 1/2 -2 tablespoons)
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Small bowls for sugar coating
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar for rolling
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
  • Stir in the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth and glossy. Gradually add the flour, mixing just until a soft, thick dough forms.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours. Chilling is essential to prevent spreading and helps create those beautiful cracks.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Scoop chilled dough into balls, roll each ball first in granulated sugar, then generously in powdered sugar.
  • Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the tops are crackled and the centers are just set.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Nutritional values provided are estimates only and are calculated based on general nutritional data for the listed ingredients. Actual values may vary depending on the specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods used. For precise dietary information, please consult a registered dietitian or use a verified nutrition calculator with the exact ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 30IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.2mg
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