Chocolate Crinkle Soft Cookies (Printer View)

Soft, fudgy chocolate treats with a crackled powdered sugar exterior and chewy, crisp texture.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ For Rolling

09 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar

# Method:

01 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, blend sugar and vegetable oil. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each. Incorporate vanilla extract.
03 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet, mixing until just combined. The dough will be sticky.
04 - Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm enough to handle.
05 - Set oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - Place powdered sugar in a shallow dish. Using a tablespoon, scoop dough portions and roll into 1-inch diameter balls. Roll each in powdered sugar to fully coat.
07 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes until puffed and crackled but soft at the center.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Classic fudgy texture with a crisp exterior
  • Relatively quick preparation and baking time
02 -
  • For richer flavor use Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months
03 -
  • Chill the dough well to prevent spreading
  • Roll generously in powdered sugar for the signature crackled look
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