Chocolate Crinkles

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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

Kathy

Chocolate cookie rolled in powdered sugar

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Course Cookie, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 18 cookies

Calories 154 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 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

 

• 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. 

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 117mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 185IUCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.9mg

Keyword chocolate cookie, chocolate crinkle cookie, chocolate crinkles

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