Chocolate Crinkles

A 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 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

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

Chocolate cookie rolled in powdered sugar

Course: Cookie, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate cookie, chocolate crinkle cookie, chocolate crinkles

Servings: 18 cookies

Calories: 154 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add eggs and vanilla and combine.

3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.

4. Add dry ingredients into butter mixture. Mix until combined.

5. Remove dough from bowl and place on a sheet of plastic wrap. Form into a 6 inch disc and wrap completely with plastic wrap.

6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

7. When dough is chilled through and firm, remove from fridge. 

8. 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. 

9. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 12-15 minutes. 

10. Let cookies cool for a few minutes on baking sheet. Remove and place on a cooling rack until completely cooled. 

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Crinkles

Amount Per Serving

Calories 154 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g 9%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 31mg 10%

Sodium 117mg 5%

Potassium 76mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 24g 8%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 14g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 3.7%

Calcium 1.8%

Iron 5.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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