Chocolate Crinkles
Are Chocolate Crinkles one of your favorite Chocolate Christmas Cookies? Then you definitely need to make this Chocolate Crinkle Cookie recipe for your next cookie exchange or Christmas party! Soft, chewy and perfect for leaving out for Santa on Christmas Eve!
Equipment
- Sheet Pan These USA stainless steel sheet pans are great for one-pan meals!
- Silicone Baking Mat Ideal for anything that bakes on a sheet pan. The ultimate non-stick surface!
- Cookie Scoop Great for making uniform cookies and protein balls. Just scoop and roll!
- Mixing Bowls These stainless steel mixing bowls are an essential cooking tool for every kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate melted
Coating:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with silicone baking mats. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In a larger bowl, cream together the eggs, brown sugar and butter. Add in the vanilla and mix until well combined.
- Melt the chocolate according to package directions. (If using the microwave, melt in 30 second increments, stopping to stir.) Pour melted chocolate into the wet ingredients and mix well to combine.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until completely combined. Dough will be thick. Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop out dough and roll with your hands into uniform 1" balls. Roll in the powdered sugar to coat, and place on the lined cookie sheets.
- Bake 12 cookies at a time, at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes. Transfer cookies to a rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature. Can be frozen for up to 1 month.
Notes
Recipe Yields approximately 2 1/2 - 3 dozen cookies.
This recipe is from The Ultimate Kids Baking Book, by Tiffany Dahle.
Storage: Store the cookies in a resealable container at room temperature. Cookies will keep for up to 5-7 days at room temperature.
Freezing: Cookies can be frozen. Store in a resealable freezer bag. Will keep for up to 3 months frozen.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cookiesCalories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 71mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 59IUCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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