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Holiday Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Best Holiday Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with an Irresistibly Soft Center

Deliciously fudgy Holiday Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a festive powdered sugar crackle.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use fresh flour to keep cookies tender and light.
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Choose high-quality cocoa for deep chocolate flavor.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adds balanced sweetness and helps with fudgy texture.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Gives the cookies enough rise while maintaining softness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances and balances the chocolate flavor.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil Keeps the cookies moist and chewy.
  • 2 large eggs Bind all ingredients and add richness.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Boosts flavor depth with warm, aromatic touch.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Creates the signature snowy crackle.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

For the Cookie Dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until fully blended.
  3. Beat granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in another bowl until smooth and silky, about 2 minutes.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just incorporated. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
For the Coating & Baking
  1. Shape the chilled dough into 1-inch balls, rolling each in powdered sugar until fully coated.
  2. Bake cookies on prepared sheets for 10–12 minutes at 350°F, until edges are set and tops crackle.
  3. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Optional: Add a pinch of sea salt before baking for a flavor pop. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

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