Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Desserts

Gift giving is the highlight of my holiday season. Whether it’s Secret Santas, holiday dinners, or work events, gift exchanges are what I look forward to the most.

Last year, I received a gorgeous box of cookies that had pignolis, sugar cookies, jam thumbprints, chocolate chip, and oatmeal raisin cookies. But the one that stood out was a chocolate crinkle cookie. A cookie that was “accidentally left outside” during snow flurries. Or snow-capped mountain peaks. Gorgeous! The other cookies were great, don’t get me wrong. But I’ve been thinking about this particular cookie for a while, and I wanted to recreate this recipe. (My friend graciously shared this version, which I’ve modified.)

A chocolate crinkle cookie is essentially a brownie in cookie form. They are soft and fudgy on the inside with a crispy, crinkled exterior. And like most cookies, they pair well with a warm mug of tea. You will definitely find me baking a batch of these all year round. In fact, you can double the recipe and freeze the extra dough. Just bring it back to room temperature when you want to bake them, and voila: You’ve got a winter-wonderland treat within minutes.

Now go impress your loved ones with this delicious gift!

Course: Dessert

Servings: About 50 small cookies

Cook time: 10 Minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp instant coffee
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and oil together until combined and glossy.
Add eggs one at a time.
Add instant coffee and vanilla to the sugar-egg mixture.
In a separate large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Slowly add the dry mix to the cocoa mixture and stir until just combined. The mixture will be very thick and sticky.
Refrigerate overnight or at least 2 hours. This makes the dough easier to handle with the powdered sugar.
Preheat oven to 350F.
Use an ice cream scoop to portion out cookie balls. Roll in powdered sugar and place onto a prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 6-8 minutes. They’re done when firm and slightly puffed in the middle.
Cool on sheet and transfer to wire rack. Enjoy!