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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

By Lori, Last updated on December 10, 2024
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

If you are looking for a new cookie recipe to satisfy a chocolate craving, these Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are easy to make and so pretty!

Freshly baked Chocolate Crinkle Cookies on a baking tray

I usually make this around the holidays to share with friends, neighbors, and family. It’s easy and fudgy! A perfect chocolate cookie for Christmas.

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Kitchen Tip

These delicious and chewy cookies are also great to give! Put them in a cello bag and tie them with a ribbon for a thoughtful gift.

Ingredients for Chocolate Crinkle Cookie

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso granules
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Supplies Used

  • Cello bag
  • Cookie sheet

 

Recipe Instructions for Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

#1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

#2. In a large bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.

#3. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, espresso granules, vanilla, and 1/2 cup sugar.

#4. Slowly stir in flour mixture into the large bowl with the egg mixture.

#5. Cover and chill dough in the fridge for 1 hour.

#6. While waiting for the dough to chill, take out two small bowls and fill one with powdered sugar and the other with regular sugar.

#7. Shape chilled dough into balls and roll in regular sugar and then into the powdered sugar and place on the cookie sheet.

#8. Bake for 11-12 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

A close up of Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

More Baked Recipes To Try

If you’ve enjoyed these Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, I highly recommend trying these other baked recipes:

  • Bacon Quiche
  • Baked Corn Casserole
  • Peanut Butter Banana Bread
  • Baked Peaches with Balsamic Glaze and Whipped Cream

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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Recipe

Lori
If you are looking for a new cookie recipe to satisfy a chocolate craving, these Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are easy to make and are so pretty too!
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Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter , melted
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso granules
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar , divided
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and baking soda
  • In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, espresso granules, vanilla, and 1/2 cup sugar
  • Slowly stir in flour mixture into the large bowl with the egg mixture
  • Cover and chill dough in the fridge for 1 hour
  • While waiting for the dough to chill, take out two small bowls and fill one with powdered sugar and the other with regular sugar
  • Shape chilled dough into balls and roll in regular sugar and then into the powdered sugar and place on the cookie sheet
  • Bake for 11-12 minutes
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