Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a cookie tray staple and are the perfect choice for the holiday season or any occasion! You will love the rich chocolate flavor and the satisfying, chewy texture of these tasty treats. Whip up a batch for your next holiday party, cookie exchange, or just to enjoy after dinner!

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Crinkle cookies are my go-to choice when I need a quick and easy cookie recipe. Not only are they super simple to make, but they also look amazing and are the first to go at parties! Make these anytime, but they are especially delicious with a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter’s night.

How Crinkle Cookies Get Their Crinkle

In the perfect example of giving things obvious names, crinkle cookies get their name from the crinkles or cracks that appear as the cookie bakes. While the cookie spreads, the powdered sugar coating remains on the surface of the cookies, highlighting the crinkle pattern that’s created during the baking and cooling process.

Ingredients for Chocolate Crinkles

These cookies only need a handful of simple ingredients. Here’s what you need for baking:

All-purpose flour

Baking powder

Salt

Granulated white sugar

Unsweetened cocoa powder

Vegetable oil

Large eggs

Pure vanilla extract

Powdered sugar (also called confectioners’ sugar)

Looking for a detailed list of ingredients with amounts? Check out the printable full recipe card at the bottom of the post!

How to Make the Best Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These easy cookies are ready in less than 30 minutes! However, you do need to refrigerate the dough, so plan ahead for the extra time you will need!

In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt).

In a mixing bowl, mix the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vegetable oil together on low speed. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until completely combined. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and combine thoroughly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for a minimum of 4 hours.

When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F, and prepare two baking sheets by lining each with a piece of parchment paper.

Shape the dough into 1-inch balls using either a cookie scoop or spoons, and roll each into the powdered sugar to coat completely.

Place the chocolate cookies onto the prepared baking sheet at least 1 inch apart, as the cookies will spread. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow the baked cookies to sit on the baking sheets for a few minutes before moving them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

FAQS

Do I have to refrigerate the dough before baking?

Yes, you need to refrigerate the Crinkle Cookie dough. Chilling the dough helps it firm up the sticky dough, making it easier to handle and shape into balls. It also helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking, ensuring they maintain that signature crinkle appearance we all love. 

How do I store my Chocolate Crinkle Cookies?

Keep your crinkle cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for a week.

Can I freeze Crinkle Cookies?

Yes, these cookies freeze really well! For longer storage of your cookies, freeze them in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before eating them.

Can I make the cookie dough ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this dough up to 2 days before you plan to bake it. Store the cookie dough covered tightly in the fridge for up to 2 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months (flash freeze the cookie dough balls first on a cookie sheet, then place them in a freezer bag or other airtight container to freeze).

Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before baking.

Why didn’t my Chocolate Crinkle Cookies crinkle?

If your crinkle cookies didn’t crack, there could be a few reasons why:

Your powdered sugar coating was too thin

Overmixing of the dough

The dough isn’t chilled enough

Your oven temperature isn’t accurate

More Crinkle Cookie Recipes

As I said, crinkle cookies are my go-to for any occasion! Luckily, I have a bunch of crinkle cookie recipes you should try next time:

Made with real pumpkin and seasonal spices, Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies are the perfect cookie for a crisp autumn day or any time of year.

Mint Chocolate Crinkles – chopped mint Andes candies are melted throughout that classic chocolate crinkle cookie we all grew up with.

If you like chocolate-covered cherries, this Chocolate Cherry Crinkle Cookie is for YOU!

These Peanut Butter Crinkle Cookies combine your favorite chocolate cookie with the great flavor of peanut butter. The best part is they need NO refrigeration!

Lemon Cake Mix Cookies are soft, sweet, and brimming with zesty flavor! Making perfect lemon crinkle cookies is easy with a boxed cake mix and a handful of ingredients.

An unexpected flavor combination makes these Chocolate Wasabi Crinkles stand out from the crowd! Pungent wasabi and crushed wasabi peas are added to classic chocolate crinkle cookies for a uniquely delicious holiday treat.

Don’t forget to Pin or print these recipes for your next cookie baking session!

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