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The BEST 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
  • Cuisine: N/A

Description

Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Crinkle Cookies that have a rich cocoa flavor and a delightful crinkled exterior. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings!


Ingredients

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Main Cookie 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 to 350°F and line a baking sheet.
  2. Combine cocoa powder, sugar, and oil.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Combine salt, baking powder, and flour.
  5. Roll dough into balls, coat with sugars.
  6. Place on baking sheet and bake.
  7. Cool before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Bake until the tops of the cookies crinkle and the edges are set.
  • Freeze cookies in a single layer to maintain texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 70 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg