Chocolate Crinkles are a delicious cakey chocolate cookie with a delightfully crackly exterior. 
These chocolate crinkles cookies were one of my favorite cookies when I was growing up. Of course, I don't think I've had them in years! When planning out my Christmas cookie baking, chocolate crinkles popped into my head. I decided it was time to recreate an old favorite! I also baked up Bow Tie Cookies, Cranberry Swirl Cookies, Thumbprint Cookies and Peppermint Candy Cookies.
I think what I remember most about chocolate crinkles is the outside of the cookie. The dough is rolled into a ball and then they are rolled in powdered sugar and baked. The sugar creates the crackly, crunchy exterior.
Don't skimp on the powdered sugar. Toss each ball of dough into a bowl full of powdered sugar. Gently place each ball on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Some of the powdered sugar gets absorbed into the cookie, but the rest creates a lovely pattern across the top of the cookie.
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Chocolate Crinkles
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla and combine.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
- Add dry ingredients into butter mixture. Mix until combined.
- Remove dough from bowl and place on a sheet of plastic wrap. Form into a 6 inch disc and wrap completely with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- When dough is chilled through and firm, remove from fridge.
- Form into balls. Place the balls into a bowl of powdered sugar. Roll each ball around until covered with powdered sugar. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 12-15 minutes.
- Let cookies cool for a few minutes on baking sheet. Remove and place on a cooling rack until completely cooled.
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Jess @ Sweetest Menu says
Oooh I love chocolate cookies! These look fantastic Kathy! Perfect for Christmas - let the celebrations begin. Pinned!
Kathy says
Thanks, Jess! 🙂
David @ Spiced says
Chocolate crinkles are totally one of my favorite holiday cookies, too, Kathy! They look so fun once they're baked, and they add a nice twist to a holiday cookie platter. I'm definitely planning on whipping up a batch of these sometime this season! 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Crinkle cookies are such a classic and these look just perfect, Kathy! My husband will love these! Cheers!
Kathy says
I remember them for just about forever - that definitely makes them a classic!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I didn't have crinkle cookies growing up , but love to make them now mainly because they are just so FUN! Love this chocolate version, Kathy! Perfect for gifting during the holidays 🙂
Kathy says
They are fun to make!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I love the look of crinkle cookies Kathy! These are perfect for the holidays!
Kathy says
They are a fun cookie!
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
Crinkle cookies are so pretty! I love that cracked topping and these chocolate crinkle cookies are just perfection. They would be so pretty on any Christmas dessert tray.