Holiday Indulgences · Kid-Approved
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Fudgy, brownie-like chocolate cookies rolled in powdered sugar so they crack into a snowy pattern as they bake. A holiday cookie tray favorite.
Diet swaps
- Gluten-free: Use a gluten-free flour blend (or cornstarch to thicken).
Check labels on packaged foods if you have an allergy or celiac disease.
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/4 cup Light olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Directions
- Whisk the cocoa, sugar and oil, then whisk in the eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder and salt. Cover and chill at least 2 hours, until firm.
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each generously in powdered sugar.
- Bake on parchment 9 to 11 minutes, until puffed and crackled. Cool on the pan 5 minutes.
Calorie breakdown
Per cookie: sugar 22 · flour 13 · oil 13 · powdered sugar 7 · cocoa 4 · eggs 4 · vanilla 1
💡 Lighter tip: Roll the balls in granulated sugar first, then powdered sugar, for the brightest white crackle.
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