The BEST Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies You’ll Ever Bake

If you’re looking for an irresistibly soft, fudgy cookie that tastes like a brownie on the inside and looks like snow-dusted holiday magic on the outside, this Chocolate Crinkle Cookies recipe is the one you need. Popular during Christmas baking recipes, these brownie cookies deliver deep chocolate flavor, chewy middles, and gorgeous crinkle tops.

Whether you call them Chocolate Crinkles, classic crinkle cookies, or cookies recette, this easy recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and always turns out bakery-perfect. Ideal for cookie exchanges, gifting, holiday dessert boards, or anytime you crave dessert chocolat that’s simply unforgettable.

Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Chill Time: 2 hours
• Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Servings: 24 cookies

Ingredients List

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Rolling Coating

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar (optional for double-coating)

✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets only reliable baking basics:

• Mixing bowls
• Hand mixer or whisk
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Spatula
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Cooling rack

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Combine dry ingredients
   Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
2. Mix wet ingredients
   Beat sugar and oil → add eggs one at a time → stir in vanilla.
3. Make the dough
   Add dry mixture to wet mixture until a thick brownie-like dough forms.
4. Chill
   Cover and refrigerate 2 hours (this is essential for crinkles!).
5. Shape & coat
   Scoop tablespoon-sized balls → roll in granulated sugar → then in powdered sugar.
6. Bake
   Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until tops are cracked.
7. Cool & serve
   Let sit 2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
   Enjoy that soft, fudgy center! 😍🍫

Pro Tips

• Chill the dough well so the crinkles form properly.
• Double coat in powdered sugar for a dramatic snow-like look.
• Don’t overbake cookies should look slightly underdone.
• Add-ins: mini chocolate chips for extra richness.
• Holiday variation: add peppermint extract or crushed candy canes.

Nutrition Table

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are approximate and may vary depending on the ingredients used.

The BEST Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies You’ll Ever Bake

Soft, fudgy, brownie-like chocolate crinkle cookies coated in powdered sugar — perfect for Christmas baking, cookie swaps, or anytime you crave rich, chocolatey goodness.

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Course: Dessert, Holiday, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• electric mixer or spoon
• baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• wire rack

Method

 

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil together. Add eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
3. Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients to form dough. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into balls, coat in powdered sugar, and place on baking sheet.
5. Bake for 10–12 minutes. Let cool slightly before transferring to wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 20IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.9mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to prevent spreading. Use Dutch-processed cocoa for a deeper flavor. These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to 5 days or can be frozen for longer.

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Conclusion

These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are everything you want in a holiday treat rich, soft, fudgy, chocolatey, and covered in beautiful powdered sugar cracks. They’re easy, festive, and always requested at parties, potlucks, and Christmas gatherings. One bite and they’ll become your go-to holiday cookie forever!

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