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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are chewy, fudgy treats with a crackled sugar-dusted exterior. Made by blending cocoa, sugar, and oil, the dough is chilled, rolled into balls, coated in confectioners’ sugar, and baked to perfection. These delightful cookies are a holiday favorite and crowd-pleaser!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 72 people
Calories 58 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Whisk or hand mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Combine sugar, cocoa, and oil in a bowl.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  • In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually stir into the cocoa mixture until well blended.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 4+ hours
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls, coat with confectioners’ sugar, and place 1 inch apart on parchment-lined cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes.
  • Let cookies cool briefly on sheets before transferring to racks.

Notes

  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform-sized cookies.