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Stack of four homemade crinkle cookies dusted with powdered sugar on a vintage plate, showing deep cracks and a rich, fudgy texture in a cozy kitchen setting.

Crinkle Cookies

These classic chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a holiday favorite, with a rich chocolate flavor, crackled powdered sugar coating, and a soft, fudgy center. Perfect for gifting, parties, or anytime baking.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best chocolate crinkle cookies, Crinkle Cookies, Crinkle cookies lemon, Crinkle cookies recipe, Easy crinkle cookies recipe, Strawberry crinkle cookies, Vanilla crinkle cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Cost: $9

Equipment

  • Electric mixer (Hand or stand mixer works)
  • Mixing bowls (One for wet, one for dry)
  • Cookie scoop (Or use a spoon)
  • Cookie sheets (Lined with parchment)
  • Wire rack (For cooling)
  • Freezer or fridge (For chilling dough)

Ingredients

The Chocolate Base:

  • ¾ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup Dark chocolate chips - Or semi-sweet
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter - Softened
  • ¾ cup Brown sugar - Packed
  • ¾ cup White sugar - Granulated
  • 2 Large eggs - Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Pure

The Structure:

  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

The Magic Coating:

  • ¼ cup White sugar - For initial rolling
  • ½ cup Powdered sugar - For final rolling