Description
Indulge in the delight of Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, a heavenly treat that combines rich chocolate flavor with a soft, chewy texture. These cookies are perfect for any occasion—be it holiday festivities, cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying a cozy night in. Enhanced by the depth of espresso powder, each bite offers a fudgy experience complemented by their signature crackled surface. With straightforward preparation and common ingredients, these cookies are not only easy to make but also an impressive addition to your dessert repertoire. Whether you serve them warm with ice cream or gift them wrapped in festive packaging, Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are sure to bring joy to everyone who tastes them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Beat granulated sugar and vegetable oil until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Incorporate cocoa and espresso powders.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until dough forms.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into balls and coat in powdered sugar before placing on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set; allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg