Description
These easy chocolate crinkle cookies require just a few pantry staples and zero chill time. They feature a crisp exterior with jagged cracks and a soft, fudgy center, making them perfect for beginners and last-minute baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (for dough)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable or canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar, for dusting)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (optional, for lift)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, 1 cup granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder until no lumps remain.
- Add the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir with a whisk or spoon until a thick, dark, glossy dough forms.
- Place the 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a small shallow bowl and the powdered sugar in a sieve or small bowl.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a tight ball between your palms, ensuring no surface cracks.
- Roll the dough ball in the granulated sugar until fully coated, then place on the baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and cracked but centers still look slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- While cookies are still warm, sift a generous layer of powdered sugar over them.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Chilling the dough for 30 minutes is optional but recommended for more dramatic cracks and easier rolling. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For best results, dust with powdered sugar while cookies are warm. Ensure dough balls are rolled tightly to prevent excessive spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Keywords: chocolate crinkle cookies, easy cookie recipe, 3 ingredient cookies, no chill cookies, fudgy chocolate cookies, beginner baking