Easy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

These delicious chocolate crinkle cookies combine a rich cocoa flavor with a tender crumb and delicate crunch. Enhanced with a hint of vanilla and encased in a snowy confectioners sugar coat, they evoke nostalgic holiday memories. Perfect for sharing with friends, family and neighbors during festive gatherings or cozy winter days.

I love making recipes that take me back to my childhood during the holidays. My Easy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a perfect example.

I use 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup vegetable oil to create a tender base for these nostalgic treats. I add 2 eggs at room temperature and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to help bring out the flavors.

The heart of the recipe is 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder combined with 1 cup all-purpose flour, which gives the cookies their rich chocolate taste and satisfying texture. A little leavening comes from 1/2 teaspoon baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt which balance out the sweetness perfectly.

Once baked, I roll them in 1 cup confectioners sugar making them wonderfully crackled on the outside. Even though these cookies are high in sugar and fat, the protein from the eggs helps energy levels and make them a treat that i can share at holiday parties or with neighbors and friends.

Why I Like this Recipe

I really love this recipe because it gives me that warm, nostalgic feeling like when i was a kid celebrating Christmas with my family. I also think it’s super easy to make and the ingredients are ones i always have around the house, so even if i mess it up sometimes it still turns out great. Another reason i like it is that the cookies end up with a fudgy center and a crunchy sugar coating which makes every bite exciting and different. Lastly, i enjoy sharing these cookies with friends and neighbors because it feels like giving a little piece of holiday cheer even on an ordinary day.

Ingredients

• Granulated Sugar adds sweet flavor and provides carbohydrates; too much may be unhealthy sometimes.
• Vegetable Oil gives moisture and tender texture; it’s a fat that contributes to rich flavor.
• Eggs bind the mixture and add protein; room temperature eggs mix better for smoother batter.
• Vanilla Extract enhances flavor and provides a hint of sweetness in every bite.
• Cocoa Powder offers deep chocolate taste and is loaded with antioxidants, but adds slight bitterness.
• All purpose flour forms the cookie base, adds structure and texture to these sugary treats.

Ingredient Quantities

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs (at room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup confectioners sugar (for coating)

How to Make this

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mix 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 eggs (make sure they’re at room temperature) and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until its all well combined.

3. In another bowl, sift together 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture stirring until everything is just mixed together.

5. Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the fridge for at least an hour so it’s easier to handle.

6. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls by hand.

7. Roll each dough ball into 1 cup of confectioners sugar until they are completely coated.

8. Place the sugar coated dough balls onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them out a couple inches apart.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, until the cookies appear set and have a cracked top.

10. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes then transfer them to a rack. Enjoy!

Equipment Needed

1. Oven
2. Baking sheet
3. Parchment paper
4. Large mixing bowl for the wet ingredients
5. Second bowl for the dry ingredients
6. Measuring cups and spoons
7. Whisk or mixing spoon
8. Sifter or fine mesh strainer
9. Refrigerator
10. Tablespoon scoop or regular spoon for portioning
11. Cooling rack

FAQ

Easy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• Granulated sugar: you could try using light brown sugar if you wanna get a little deeper, caramel flavor in your cookies
• Vegetable oil: melted coconut oil works pretty good or even melted butter if you dont mind a richer taste
• Eggs: if youre trying to skip eggs, try using flax eggs (mix 1 tablespoon of ground flax with 3 tablespoons of water for each egg)
• Vanilla extract: if you dont have vanilla extract, almond extract is a neat substitute that adds a slightly different flavor
• Confectioners sugar: powdered sugar is perfect if you cant find confectioners sugar at your local store

Pro Tips

1. Make sure you chill the dough long enough coz if it’s not cold enough it might spread out too much when you bake it. Sometimes a little extra time in the fridge really helps shape those cookies right.
2. Don’t overmix the batter when you add the dry ingredients. It might seem like you need to stir good but overdoing it can make the cookies tough instead of soft and chewy.
3. When you roll the dough balls in confectioners sugar, coat ’em quickly so the sugar sticks. If it takes too long then the sugar might not even out and you could end up with clumps in some spots.
4. If you find the dough is too sticky to handle, lightly dust your hands with a bit of extra flour or sugar, just enough to keep it from sticking.