Description
These soft and chewy chocolate crinkle cookies are coated in powdered sugar for a classic, bakery-style treat. Made from scratch in just 30 minutes, they have a rich chocolate flavor with a beautiful crinkle effect. Perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you need a quick and easy dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
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Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
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Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream Butter & Sugar
- In a stand mixer or large bowl with a hand mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Slowly add in the dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
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Shape & Roll
- Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Scoop 1 heaping tablespoon of dough and shape into balls (dough will be sticky—just do your best!).
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
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Bake & Cool
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops crack.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For softer cookies, store them in an airtight container with a slice of bread (replace the bread as it hardens).
- To freeze baked cookies: Wrap each cookie in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
- Make-ahead dough: Chill for 30 minutes before rolling if the dough is too sticky.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg