Bite into the rich decadence of these Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, which boast a fudgy center enveloped by a crisp, powdered sugar crust. These cookies are a perfect blend of textures, with a crackled exterior that gives way to a soft, chocolatey interior.
Why You’ll Love This: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a must-try for chocolate lovers. They're not only visually appealing with their distinctive cracked surfaces but also offer a deeply satisfying chocolate flavor. These cookies are soft and chewy, with a melt-in-your-mouth quality that makes them irresistible.
Perfect Occasion: These cookies are ideal for festive occasions, cookie exchanges, and holiday gifting. They're also great as a comforting treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or milk, or to pack in lunchboxes for a delightful midday snack.
Decoration Tips: The powdered sugar coating not only adds a sweet finish but also enhances the visual appeal, creating beautiful contrasts as the cookies crack. For an extra touch of luxury, you can mix a little cinnamon or cocoa powder into the powdered sugar before coating the cookies.
Ingredients:
- 100g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 290g sugar
- 240g all-purpose flour
- 120ml vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- A splash of vanilla extract
- A pinch of baking soda
- Powdered sugar, for coating
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oil, sugar, and cocoa powder until fully integrated.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next.
- Sift in the flour and baking soda, mixing until the dough is uniform.
- Allow the dough to rest in the refrigerator for anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours, which helps in handling and shaping the cookies.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the chilled dough into balls. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar to coat completely.
- Place the sugar-coated balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart as they will spread during baking.
- Bake for 10 minutes. The cookies should be soft in the center but set around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these delightful Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, a sweet and chocolatey treat that's as fun to make as it is to eat!
