Description
These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a classic treat with a rich cocoa flavor and a delightful crinkle top. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flour
Crinkle Topping:
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare toppings: Preheat the oven to 350°F and set up two shallow bowls with the topping ingredients.
- Combine wet ingredients: Mix cocoa powder, sugar, and oil, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix in salt, baking powder, and flour until a stiff dough forms.
- Shape and coat cookies: Roll dough into balls, coat in granulated sugar, then powdered sugar.
- Bake: Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until crinkled and set.
- Cool and store: Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Bake until the tops crinkle and edges are set, they will firm up as they cool.
- Freeze cookies in a single layer to maintain texture and taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg