Description
These Chocolate Crinkle Christmas Cookies are the kind of festive treat that instantly makes a holiday baking day feel extra special. With their rich cocoa flavor, soft brownie-like centers, and beautiful powdered sugar cracks, they look stunning on cookie trays and taste even better than they look. This easy recipe is perfect for Christmas baking, holiday dessert platters, homemade food gifts, and cozy winter weekends when you want simple food ideas that still feel memorable. If you are looking for a classic easy recipe, quick dessert idea, holiday cookie recipe, or homemade chocolate cookies for a party, this one checks every box.
Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil until thick and glossy.
2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture and stir until a sticky dough forms.
5. Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Scoop the chilled dough into 1-inch balls.
8. Roll each dough ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.
9. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cookies are puffed and crackled on top.
11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not skip chilling the dough, because warm sticky dough will spread too much and you will lose that classic thick crinkle look.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
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