Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Gather all ingredients and prepare your workspace. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a medium bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and vegetable oil. Mix until well combined, forming a smooth paste. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 4 hrs In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. This chilling period is crucial for the cookies to develop their signature crinkled texture. (4+ hours)

Recipe View 12 mins Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator. Roll or scoop the dough into 1-inch balls. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Generously coat each ball in confectioners' sugar, ensuring a thick, even layer. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are cracked. (10-12 minutes)

Recipe View Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Repeat steps 8-11 to bake any remaining dough.