Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe: Easy Fudgy Holiday Treats

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe: Easy Fudgy Holiday Treats

Classic chocolate crinkle cookies with a rich, fudgy center and beautiful powdered sugar coating. Perfect Christmas cookies for holiday baking and cookie exchanges.

Why Make These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies?

The best chocolate crinkle cookies recipe featuring deep chocolate flavor, chewy centers, and signature powdered sugar cracks. Easy holiday cookies everyone loves.

Key Ingredients

• Dutch process cocoa: 65g for rich chocolate flavor
• All-purpose flour: 280g
• Granulated sugar: 200g
• Eggs: 2 large, room temperature
• Vegetable oil: 120ml
• Powdered sugar: 100g for coating
• Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
• Baking powder: 2 teaspoons

Essential Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer
• Cookie sheets
• Parchment paper
• Cookie scoop
• Cooling rack

Step-by-Step Method

1. **Mix Dry Ingredients**
   - Combine flour
   - Add cocoa powder
   - Mix in baking powder
   - Whisk together
   - Set aside mixture

2. **Create Wet Mixture**
   - Beat eggs with sugar
   - Add vegetable oil
   - Mix in vanilla
   - Blend until smooth
   - Ensure proper incorporation

3. **Form Cookie Dough**
   - Combine wet and dry
   - Chill dough 3 hours
   - Roll into balls
   - Coat in powdered sugar
   - Place on lined sheets

4. **Baking Process**
   - Preheat oven 350°F/175°C
   - Space cookies 2 inches apart
   - Bake 10-12 minutes
   - Look for crackled surface
   - Cool completely

Pro Baking Tips

• Chill dough thoroughly
• Use fresh baking powder
• Roll generously in sugar
• Don't overbake
• Cool on sheets 5 minutes

Storage Information

• Store in airtight container
• Fresh for 5 days
• Freeze up to 3 months
• Dough freezes well
• Perfect make-ahead cookies

Recipe Variations

• Add espresso powder
• Mix in chocolate chips
• Try mint extract
• Make double chocolate
• Add orange zest

Keywords

Chocolate crinkle cookies, Christmas cookies, holiday baking, fudgy cookies, chocolate cookies recipe, crackle cookies, powdered sugar cookies, easy cookie recipe, holiday cookie exchange

These festive chocolate crinkle cookies are perfect for holiday baking, cookie exchanges, and Christmas cookie platters!

Common Questions

• Why chill the dough? Creates fudgier texture
• Can I freeze them? Yes, up to 3 months
• Why didn't they crack? Dough wasn't cold enough
• How to store? Airtight container
• Can I double recipe? Yes, works perfectly

Make these classic chocolate crinkle cookies for your next holiday gathering or cookie exchange!