Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe (Easy & Classic)
Indulge in the ultimate holiday favorite with this foolproof recipe for classic Chocolate Crinkle Cookies! These deeply fudgy treats are known for their signature cracked, snowy white exterior and rich, decadent chocolate interior. Perfect for gifting, cookie exchanges, or simply satisfying that intense chocolate craving.
This recipe uses simple pantry staples to create a bakery-quality cookie that everyone will love. The secret to the perfect "crinkle" is a generous roll in icing sugar and a short chill—it's worth the wait!
Ingredients: (Yields approx. 25 cookies)
- All-purpose Flour – 180g
- Cocoa Powder – 60g
- Baking Powder – 01 tsp
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Butter (Room Temperature) – 115g
- Sugar – 200g
- Eggs – 02
- Vanilla – 01 tsp
- Chocolate Chunks – 100g
- Icing Sugar – 60g
Step-by-Step Method: How to Bake the Perfect Chocolate Crinkles
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- In a separate, large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is key for a tender cookie.
- Introduce the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- Gradually add the reserved flour mixture to the butter mixture. Mix well until just combined and no streaks of flour remain.
- Once the dough is mixed, fold in the chocolate chunks.
- Cover the dough tightly and place it in the refrigerator to chill for approximately 1-2 hours. Chilling makes the dough easier to handle and ensures a beautiful crinkle effect.
- Once chilled, use a spoon to scoop small amounts of dough and quickly roll them into smooth balls.
- Roll each dough ball generously in the Icing Sugar. This step is vital for the signature crinkle! Place the coated balls onto a lined baking tray. Pro Tip: If the icing sugar seems to disappear into the first few balls you made, give them a quick second roll in the icing sugar before baking. A heavy coating is essential!
- Bake the cookies in a pre-heated oven at 180C for about 10-12 minutes. They will look slightly under-baked in the center—this is the magic! They firm up as they cool.
- Carefully remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
- Share and enjoy these fudgy, perfectly crinkled chocolate delights!
