Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Classic Christmas Cookie Recipe)

A silver cookie tin filled with homemade chocolate crinkle cookies.

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Classic Christmas Cookie Recipe)

Chocolate crinkle cookies recipe with snowy, crackled tops and rich chocolate flavor. A holiday favorite that’s easy, festive, and delicious.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Chill Time2

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate crinkle cookies recipe

Servings: cookies

Calories: 79kcal

Author: Grow a Good Life

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating

Instructions

Make the Cookie Dough

Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to a medium sized mixing bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.
Add the softened butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment, and beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Add the eggs and vanilla. Continue mixing until well blended.
Add the flour mixture a little at a time, mixing until well combined.
Cover and chill for at least two hours (or up to 24 hours).

Shape and Bake Cookies

Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Sift the powdered sugar into a small bowl so it is nice and fluffy.
Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator.
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out about a heaping teaspoon of dough and shape it into 1-inch balls.
Roll each ball in the powdered sugar to coat all sides, and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in a preheated oven until edges are set and tops are crinkled, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and cool them slightly. Then, transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
Let the cookie sheets cool for a bit, then repeat with the remaining cookie dough.
Makes about 48 cookies.

Notes

Let the cookies cool completely before storing so the powdered sugar coating doesn’t melt into the cookie. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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