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    Home » Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Published: Dec 9, 2020 · Modified: Jul 11, 2021 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are chewy & fudgy with a deep chocolate flavor. Chocolate Crinkles are an easy-to-make, classic Christmas cookie recipe for chocolate lovers! 

    front view of a Chocolate Crinkle Cookie with a bite taken out of it

    Chocolate crinkle cookies are crispy on the outside, fudgy on the inside and coated in layer of powdered sugar reminiscent of freshly fallen snow - the perfect Christmas cookie for chocolate lovers (also try these Double Chocolate Cookies, Peanut butter blossoms, Peppermint Brownies, and so many more Christmas recipes). 

    This chocolate crinkles recipe is easy to make and turns out perfectly every time! They are always quick to disappear from holiday cookie trays because of their deep chocolate flavor and brownie-like texture. 

    overhead view of 10 Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Chocolate Crinkle Cookies: Ingredients & Substitutions

    Before we jump in and discuss how to make these crinkle cookies, let's chat about the ingredients.  As always, I recommend making this chocolate cookie recipe as written for the best results. 

    Overhead view of the ingredients in this Chocolate Crinkle Cookies reicpe
    • Salted Butter. Unsalted butter or vegan butter can be used in these crinkle cookies. 
    • Canola oil. The oil is important to the spreading/cracking of these crinkle cookies. You can substitute vegetable oil or avocado oil. 
    • White Sugar.  I always use Wholesome Organic Cane Sugar  to make this crinkle cookie recipe. But any white, granulated sugar works well.
    • Brown sugar. I recommend using light brown sugar in this recipe for the best results.
    • All-purpose flour. Use an unbleached, all-purpose flour to make these chocolate crinkle cookies. I don't recommend making any substitutions. 
    • Cocoa powder. feel free to use a special dark cocoa powder for an even deeper chocolate flavor. 
    • Fine Sea Salt. If you use regular table salt (iodized) cut the amount in half. 
    • Chocolate Chips. You can use chocolate chunks, chopped chocolate, or chocolate chips of variety of chocolate (milk to dark). 
    7 Chocolate Crinkle Cookies on a white surface

    How to make Crinkles

    This chocolate crinkles recipe is easy to make! As always, we'll walk through the steps and don't forget to watch the video. 

    Combine the dry ingredients

    Begin by combining flour, baking soda, sea salt, baking powder, and cocoa powder in a medium bowl, then set aside.

    two overhead photos showing how to make Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Beat together wet ingredients

    In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, cream together butter, canola oil, brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined. Then, beat in eggs and vanilla until fluffy.

    two overhead photos showing how to make Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Add dry ingredients & chocolate chips

    Next, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat until combined. Once the mixture is homogenous (uniform throughout) stir in the chocolate chips on low speed until they are evenly distributed in the chocolate crinkle cookie batter. 

    two overhead photos showing how to make Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Chill the dough

    Once the dough is finished, transfer it to an airtight container and chill for at least 3 hours, or overnight. After dough has chilled, preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, then set them aside.

    Portion and shape dough into flat discs

    Use a 1 ½ to 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to measure out dough and roll it into balls, then form each ball into a flat disc. It's important to form the balls into discs (instead of leaving them spherical) so the crinkle cookies spread and crack. 

    two overhead photos showing how to make Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Coat in powdered sugar

    Next, take each disc of chocolate crinkles dough and coat it with a thick coating of powered sugar on all sides. Transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.

    Bake & Cool 

    Bake the chocolate crinkle cookies in the preheated oven for approximately 8 minutes. Take them out when they are just set, and crackled - do not over-bake. 

    Once they have finished baking, let the chocolate crinkle cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to wire cooling rack to cool completely.

    two overhead photos showing how to make Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Enjoy

    Eat these chocolate crinkles slightly warm or at room temperature. If you are including them on a holiday cookie platter, wait to add them to the tray until they are completely cooled. 

    Store

    Store these chocolate crinkle cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. 

    To freeze

    You can freeze these crinkle cookies in two ways. 

    1. Freeze the dough. Roll the dough into balls, shape them into discs and place them on a large baking sheet. Transfer to the freezer to flash-freeze. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container to freeze for up to two months. To bake, remove dough from freezer and let it come to room temperature, then roll in powdered sugar and bake according to the recipe interactions. 
    2. Freeze baked cookies. Transfer baked and cooled cookies to an airtight container and freeze for up to 1 month. 
    overhead photo of 7 Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    FAQS about Crinkle Cookies

    What makes a cookie crinkle?

    Adding a small amount of oil to these crinkle cookies makes them spread slightly during baking which results in beautiful chocolate crinkles.

    How do you make crinkles not hard?

    This recipe yields crinkles with chewy, fudgy centers and crisp exteriors. The only way they could become hard is if they are over-baked or over-mixed.

    Why are my chocolate crinkle cookies flat?

    These crinkles don't spread very much (which is why the instructions call for pressing them into flat discs). So if you use this recipe you should not have flat cookies unless you don't add the correct amount of flour or your leavening agents are expired.

    Can I double this recipe?

    Absolutely, this recipe doubles very well. You can click on the "2X" button in the recipe card for ingredient measurements of a double recipe.!

    up close front view of a Chocolate Crinkle Cookie with a bite taken out of it

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    Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Laura
    These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are chewy & fudgy with a deep chocolate flavor. Chocolate Crinkles are an easy-to-make, classic Christmas cookie recipe for chocolate lovers! 
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Chilling 3 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins
    Course cookies, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 Cookies
    Calories 233 kcal

    Equipment

    • KitchenAid Mixer
    • measuring spoons
    • measuring cups
    • spatula
    • baking sheet
    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup salted butter softened
    • 2 TBS canola oil
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup brown sugar packed
    • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
    • 1 egg
    • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp fine sea salt
    • ¼ tsp baking powder
    • 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
    • ½ cup powdered sugar (for coating)

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, sea salt, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
    • In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, cream together butter, canola oil, brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined.
    • Beat in eggs and vanilla until fluffy.
    • Add the dry ingredients and beat until combined.
    • Add chocolate chips and stir them in on low speed until evenly distributed.
    • Transfer dough to an airtight container and chill for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
    • After dough has chilled, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside.
    • Put powdered sugar into a small bowl.
    • Use a 2 TBS cookie scoop to measure out dough and roll it into balls, then form each ball into a flat disc.
    • Coat each cookie dough disc in powdered sugar. Place on prepared cookie sheets evenly spaced, with at least 2” between the cookies.
    • Bake in preheated oven for approximately 8 minutes. Take them out when they are just set, and crackled.
    • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to cooling rack to cool completely.
    • Enjoy!

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    Notes

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    • Salted Butter. Unsalted butter or vegan butter can be used in these crinkle cookies. 
    • Canola oil. The oil is important to the spreading/cracking of these crinkle cookies. You can substitute vegetable oil or avocado oil. 
    • White Sugar.  I always use Wholesome Organic Cane Sugar  to make this crinkle cookie recipe. But any white, granulated sugar works well.
    • Brown sugar. I recommend using light brown sugar in this recipe for the best results.
    • All-purpose flour. Use an unbleached, all-purpose flour to make these crinkles! I don't recommend making any substitutions. 
    • Cocoa powder. feel free to use a special dark cocoa powder for an even deeper chocolate flavor. 
    • Fine Sea Salt. If you use regular table salt (iodized) cut the amount in half. 
    • Chocolate Chips. You can use chocolate chunks, chopped chocolate, or chocolate chips of variety of chocolate (milk to dark). 

    Store

    Store these chocolate crinkle cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. 

    How to freeze chocolate crinkle cookies

    1. Freeze the dough. Roll the dough into balls, shape them into discs and place them on a large baking sheet. Transfer to the freezer to flash-freeze. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container to freeze for up to two months. To bake, remove dough from freezer and let it come to room temperature, then roll in powdered sugar and bake according to the recipe interactions. 
    2. Freeze baked cookies. Transfer baked and cooled cookies to an airtight container and freeze for up to 1 month. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 204IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Ivis

      December 12, 2020 at 8:41 pm

      5 stars
      Easy to make, and delicious!! Chocolate lover

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