Chocolate Crinkle Cookies: Fudgy, Crackly, and Covered in Powdered Sugar
There’s something magical about chocolate crinkle cookies — soft, fudgy centers with crispy, crackly edges and a generous coating of powdered sugar. Whether you’re baking for a holiday cookie swap or just need a chocolate fix, these cookies are a crowd-pleasing classic that feel fancy without being fussy.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft, sticky dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll them in powdered sugar until fully coated, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are set and tops are crackled.