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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 15 cookies 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare toppings: Preheat the oven to 350°F and set up two shallow bowls with the topping ingredients.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: Mix cocoa powder, sugar, and oil, then add eggs and vanilla.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Mix in salt, baking powder, and flour until a stiff dough forms.
  4. Shape and coat cookies: Roll dough into balls, coat in granulated sugar, then powdered sugar.
  5. Bake: Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until crinkled and set.
  6. 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