Classic Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Make soft, fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies with a perfect powdered sugar crackle top. This easy recipe yields consistently delicious results perfect for holiday baking or any chocolate craving.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 32 min
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, natural or Dutch-process
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Combine the softened butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
- Place the remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar in a shallow dish. Place the 1/2 cup powdered sugar in another shallow dish.
- Roll the dough into balls, about 1 1/2 tablespoons each. First, roll each ball thoroughly in the granulated sugar, coating completely. Then, roll the sugared ball in the powdered sugar until heavily coated.
- Place the coated dough balls onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will appear slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. As they cool, the signature crinkles will form.
Notes
- For the best, most defined crinkle, ensure your dough balls are heavily coated in the powdered sugar before baking.
- If you prefer a taller, fudgier cookie, you can chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling and baking.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30