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chocolate crinkle cookies
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

These delicious Chocolate Crinkle Cookies end up looking so pretty even though they are very simple to make.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Chill Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 27 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Servings: 50 cookies
Calories: 82kcal
Author: Chrysa

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar confectioners sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Stir together white sugar, cocoa powder and vegetable oil.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Stir flour mixture into the cocoa mixture.
  • Cover bowl and chill for 4 hours or more.
  • To avoid sticking, line cookie sheets with parchment paper or reusable baking mats.
  • Roll dough into one inch balls. (I like to use a number 50 size scoop.)
  • Roll each ball in powdered sugar and place on the baking sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Let cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to fully cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg