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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate cookies with fudge centers and a sugary coating. Loved by kids and grown-up alike.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
chill time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 25 minutes
Course: christmas, cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baking, celebration, christmas, dairy-free, holiday, oven, pantry
Servings: 60 cookies
Calories: 133kcal

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Mix sugar, cocoa, and oil together in a medium bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Stir in vanilla.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until thoroughly mixed. Cover dough and refrigerator for at least 3 hours. Or overnight. If you chill overnight, remove 15 minutes before baking to let soften.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Roll or scoop chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Coat each ball in confectioners' sugar and place 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool.
  • Repeat to make remaining batches.
    Cool completely and enjoy!

Notes

Store in airtight container for up to week.
Uncooked dough can be frozen for up to 3 months,