Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Chocolatey, soft, and fudgy cookies with a brownie-like texture on the inside and a cracked sugary shell. These classic Christmas cookies are quick and easy to make — no need for a hand or stand mixer!
Equipment
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Spatula
#40 (1½ tablespoons) cookie scoop (optional)
Baking Sheet
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon instant coffee sub:¼ teaspoon espresso powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt use half for table salt
2 eggs at room temperature
¼ cup neutral or mild-tasting oil
⅔ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
1. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, instant coffee, and salt into a medium bowl using a strainer. Whisk them together.
2. Combine eggs, oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk them together until well combined.
3. Add dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula until just combined and no more flour is visible.
4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 2 to 4 hours. You can also freeze it for 30 minutes to an hour.
5. Make 12 to 14 cookie dough balls using a #40 cookie scoop or about 1½ tablespoons (30 to 35 grams).
6. Coat them generously with powdered sugar and arrange them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake in a 350° F (177° C) preheated oven for 9 to 10 minutes, depending on your oven. They are ready when the tops have cracked and the center looks slightly glossy.
8. Allow them to cool before serving.
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Chocolatey, soft, and fudgy cookies with a brownie-like texture on the inside and a cracked sugary shell. These classic Christmas cookies are quick and easy to make — no need for a hand or stand mixer!
Equipment
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Spatula
#40 (1½ tablespoons) cookie scoop (optional)
Baking Sheet
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon instant coffee sub:¼ teaspoon espresso powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt use half for table salt
2 eggs at room temperature
¼ cup neutral or mild-tasting oil
⅔ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
1. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, instant coffee, and salt into a medium bowl using a strainer. Whisk them together.
2. Combine eggs, oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk them together until well combined.
3. Add dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula until just combined and no more flour is visible.
4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 2 to 4 hours. You can also freeze it for 30 minutes to an hour.
5. Make 12 to 14 cookie dough balls using a #40 cookie scoop or about 1½ tablespoons (30 to 35 grams).
6. Coat them generously with powdered sugar and arrange them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake in a 350° F (177° C) preheated oven for 9 to 10 minutes, depending on your oven. They are ready when the tops have cracked and the center looks slightly glossy.
8. Allow them to cool before serving.
Thanks for watching! Don't forget to 👍 LIKE, leave a 💬 COMMENT below, and ❤️ SUBSCRIBE to my channel! If you like it so much, please feel free to 🤝 SHARE this video too.
ℹ️ Recipes by Nora - Your source for delicious Filipino recipes
Hello! My name is Nora. I'm here to share authentic Filipino recipes and foreign-inspired dishes beloved by Filipinos. Browse through recipes and learn how to recreate them with easy-to-find ingredients, detailed instructions with photos, and cooking videos.
#recipesbynora
