Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Chocolate crinkle cookies are little bites of fudgy goodness! With their crackled, powdered sugar coating and soft, brownie-like center, they are rich, chocolatey, and just the right amount of gooey. These cookies are a holiday classic but so delicious, you’ll want them all year round!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powered sugar for outside of cookies
Instructions
- In a small bowl add the flour, baking powder and salt together and mix. and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, and cocoa powder and mix.
- Add the vegetable shortening and mix into sugar mixture.
- Beat eggs and slowly pour into sugar mixture.
- Add the vanilla into the batter and combine.
- Slowly add the flour mixture into the batter 1/2 cup at a time. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is incorporated.
- Once the batter has all the flour mix combined, place into a smaller bowl and cover.
- Place the dough into the fridge and let set for 3-4 hours before using.
- When you are ready to use the dough, preheat the oven to 350℉
- Place the powdered sugar in a bowl.
- Measure out a tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball.
- Dip the ball entirely into the powdered sugar.
- Place the ball onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Leave about 2 inches between each cookie and fill the tray.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes. The cookies should ahve expanded and cracked the powdered sugar.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool before moving.
- Repeat process for all the cookies.