Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Chocolate crinkle cookies with powdered sugar.

Course: cookies, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Chill Time: 2

Total Time: 2 30

Servings: cookies

Calories: 135kcal

Author: Laurel Perry

Double the chocolate and make these soft and chewy crinkle cookies for an indulgent treat that's super easy to make!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

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Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
2 Baking Sheet

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour 120 grams
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 42 grams
1 teaspoon baking powder 4 grams
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
¼ cup brown sugar 53 grams
¼ cup vegetable oil 50 grams
2 large eggs 100 grams
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
½ teaspoon espresso powder 1 gram, optional
½ cup mini chocolate chips 89 grams, optional
1 cup powdered sugar 113 grams, for coating the cookies

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together.
1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
In a separate large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla, and espresso powder together.
½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon espresso powder
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined. Add in the chocolate chips and mix until they are evenly distributed. Try not to overmix the dough.
½ cup mini chocolate chips
Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch round balls. Coat the cookies in powdered sugar and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
1 cup powdered sugar
Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges of the cookies are set. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Notes

The espresso powder is optional, but it gives the cookies an extra chocolatey flavor.
If your cookies chill longer than 2 hours, you may need to let the dough sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to make it scoopable for rolling.

Storage: Store chocolate crinkle cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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