Soft Chocolate Crinkle Cookies – Perfect Holiday Treat
These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are rich, fudgy, and rolled in powdered sugar for a classic crackled look. Perfect for holidays, gifts, or chocolate lovers anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus chill time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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1 cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup vegetable oil
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2 eggs
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1½ tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
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Mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt.
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In another bowl, whisk sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
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Combine wet and dry. Chill dough for 2 hours.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet.
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Roll dough into 1 tbsp balls. Coat in powdered sugar.
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Bake 10–12 min until cracked on top. Cool and enjoy!
Notes
Chill the dough thoroughly for best crackle. Store at room temp up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months. Add flavors like espresso or peppermint for variety.