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Published: October 19, 2019 Last Modified: January 28, 2022 By Sara 27 Comments

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

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These chocolate crinkle cookies are soft, fudgy cookies rolled in powdered sugar and baked to perfection. A super easy treat that’s the perfect dessert for any occasion. 

When the holidays roll around, you can find me in the kitchen baking cookies such as peanut butter blossoms, Nutella cookies and these classic chocolate crinkles.

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A plate of chocolate crinkle cookies.

Chocolate crinkle cookies are a time honored favorite, and they also happen to be quick and easy to make. This recipe calls for common ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. The end result is a perfect chocolate cookie with crispy edges and a soft center.

How do you make chocolate crinkle cookies?

Even though chocolate crinkle cookies look impressive, they are surprisingly easy to make. Just mix up some batter by whisking together vegetable oil, sugar and cocoa.  Add to that batter eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour and baking powder and the batter is finished. Let the dough chill and roll it into small balls. Roll each of those balls in some powdered sugar and they are ready to bake. After they are baked, let the cookies cool, then serve and enjoy.

A bowl of chocolate cookie dough.

Tips for the perfect crinkle cookie

  • The cookies will be done when the edges of the cookies are set and the top of each cookie has a crackled appearance. The chocolate will show through the powdered sugar.
  • Bake one sheet pan full of cookies at a time. This helps the cookies to heat evenly.
  • Use a tablespoon or a cookie scoop to help you scoop out the same amount of dough for each cookie. Try to make cookie dough balls that are the same size, then they will all finish baking at the same time.
  • Make sure to coat the cookie dough balls completely in powdered sugar.
  • These cookies stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • The balls of cookie dough can be stored in fridge for up to 3 days before you bake them. Roll the cookies in the powdered sugar just before they go into the oven.

Balls of cookie dough rolled in powdered sugar.

Crinkle Cookie Variations

These crinkle cookies are amazing, but you can change them up by adding some other fun flavors.

  • Cinnamon chocolate crinkle cookies: Add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to the batter.
  • Extra chocolate: Add 3/4 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips or white chocolate chips to the batter. Try to keep the chips on the inside of the balls when you roll the dough balls.
  • Mint: Replace the vanilla extract with peppermint extract.

Crinkle cookies on a sheet pan.

Can you freeze chocolate crinkle cookies?

You can freeze these cookies in an airtight container. They will stay good in a freezer for 3 months. Simply place them on a counter in an airtight container to thaw the cookies.

A stack of chocolate crinkle cookies with a bite taken out of one.

These crinkle cookies are a personal favorite of mine. I can’t resist these chewy-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-edges cookies with their intense chocolate flavor. Make them for the holidays or any time you get a chocolate craving!

More cookie recipes you’ll love

  • Gooey Butter Cookies
  • Snowball Cookies
  • Red Velvet Cookies
  • Eggnog Cookies
  • Stained Glass Cookies
A plate of chocolate crinkle cookies.
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5 from 16 votes

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These chocolate crinkle cookies are soft, fudgy cookies rolled in powdered sugar and baked to perfection. A super easy treat that's the perfect dessert for any occasion. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 87kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Place the cocoa powder, granulated sugar and vegetable oil in a bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well in between each addition.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Add the flour, baking powder and salt to the bowl. Stir until just combined.
  • Cover the bowl of dough, then chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.
  • Roll the dough into tablespoon sized balls, then roll each ball in powdered sugar. Place the balls of dough 2 inches apart on the sheet pans.
  • Bake each pan of cookies for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set. Cool for 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer the cookies to a rack to cool completely. Serve, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Maya says

      December 12, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      Our favorite bakery has closed so I was looking for a recipe to duplicate our favorite cookies. No only is this recipe delicious it’s better than the bakery! Perfect amount of chewy chocolate and easy to make.

      Reply
    2. Cindy Martin says

      November 13, 2020 at 9:30 pm

      These look and sound amazing! Love how easy they to make, could they stand up to being shipped if packed with loads of care?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 13, 2020 at 10:01 pm

        Yes I think that would be fine!

        Reply
    3. Renee says

      May 20, 2020 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      Delicious & was super easy to make! I used a tablespoon to scoop, & found that if you coat it first with some of the powdered sugar, it makes it easier to get the batter out. Love your recipes!

      Reply
    4. Beyza says

      May 10, 2020 at 5:24 am

      Should I chill the dough first and then roll them into balls or roll them and chill them?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        May 10, 2020 at 1:56 pm

        Chill the dough first then roll into balls.

        Reply
    5. Gini Bhogal says

      April 7, 2020 at 1:33 pm

      5 stars
      OMG! Sooo Yummy! 😋 love your recipes!

      Reply
    6. Deb says

      January 29, 2020 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      These are so delicious! I make a big batch and freeze half

      Reply
    7. Evy says

      December 12, 2019 at 3:01 pm

      Hi!
      What can I use if I can’t find all purpose flour. And what can use instead of vegetable oil?

      thank you.

      Happy holidays in advance!
      – Mama of cookie monsters

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 13, 2019 at 10:25 am

        All purpose flour is just plain flour, it’s sold in every store! Any regular flour will work. You can use any type of oil.

        Reply
    8. Elizabeth says

      December 11, 2019 at 11:04 am

      Is the cocoa powder supposed to be unsweetened?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 11, 2019 at 11:30 am

        Yes it’s unsweetened.

        Reply
    9. Louise says

      December 7, 2019 at 6:12 pm

      I haven’t made these in years, but they sure bring back good memories. We called them Wagon Wheels back in the day, lol.

      Reply
    10. Becky Hardin says

      October 29, 2019 at 8:53 am

      5 stars
      These are going on my Christmas cookie list. YUM

      Reply
    11. Jacque Hooper says

      October 24, 2019 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      Always a Christmas staple in our home! These look perfect; looking forward to baking these this season!

      Reply
    12. Rachael Yerkes says

      October 24, 2019 at 8:25 am

      5 stars
      best cookies ever!

      Reply
    13. Julia Frey says

      October 24, 2019 at 7:26 am

      5 stars
      These are my favourite Christmas cookies. I love the contrast of the dark chocolate and white icing sugar. So pretty and so delicious!

      Reply
    14. Taylor says

      October 24, 2019 at 6:49 am

      These are my favorite cookies for the holidays! So fudgy and delicious!

      Reply
    15. Billy says

      October 24, 2019 at 4:30 am

      5 stars
      These are the best cookies of all time! So much delicious chocolate flavor and so easy to make! Thank you.

      Reply
    16. Leanne says

      October 21, 2019 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      Crinkle cookies are always on my Christmas baking list. Love that I can make them in November and freeze them for the holidays! These look delicious. I’m wishing I had a batch in the freezer right now!

      Reply
    17. Bintu says

      October 21, 2019 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies look delicious! I don’t think these would last long in my household, they look so good!

      Reply
    18. Don Baiocchi says

      October 21, 2019 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      I love chocolate and cinnamon so I’m totally trying the cinnamon option!

      Reply
    19. Patty at Spoonabilities says

      October 21, 2019 at 1:52 pm

      5 stars
      I love cookies that are crispy around the outside. These are sooooo perfectly scrumptious!

      Reply
    20. Lucy Parissi says

      October 21, 2019 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      I love it when I find recipes that don’t require me to run out and buy special ingredients. These cookies are fantastic.

      Reply
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