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Chocolate Crinkle Cookie
Sana Yousaf

Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Recipe

A rich, fudgy chocolate cookie with a chewy center and a snowy, cracked powdered sugar coating, perfect for holidays or any chocolate craving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free 1:1 baking flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed recommended
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips melted
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for coating

Method
 

  1. Prepare dry ingredients: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in melted chocolate chips.
  3. Combine mixtures: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
  4. Chill dough: Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours (up to 24 hours).
  5. Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Roll in sugar: Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions, roll into balls, and coat generously in powdered sugar.
  7. Bake: Place balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies spread and crack.
  8. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, refrigerate for 1 week, or freeze for 3 months.
  • Substitutions: Use melted butter for richer flavor or almond flour for low-carb (adjust ratios). Add espresso powder for a mocha twist.
  • Perfect Cracks: Ensure dough is well-chilled and roll generously in powdered sugar for best cracking effect.

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