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This Chocolate Crinkle Cookies recipe is a holiday family favorite- they're deliciously chewy, chocolate cookies that are super easy to make and a definite crowd-pleaser!
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
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I'm sure you've seen these before. I mean come on, we all have. These festively pretty chocolate cookies seem to be a mainstay on every holiday cookie plate, at least they do around here. And with good reason! These chocolate cookies are so perfectly chewy and delicious that no one can seem to resist them.
This chocolate crinkle cookie recipe is pretty difficult to screw up, even for those who aren't the best bakers (like me!!). They fulfill everyone's chewy-chocolaty-goodness-need beautifully which makes them a hot item on the cookie platter. While this makes a pretty good size batch, don't plan on having any left. These little guys go fast!
Tips for making this Chocolate Crinkles
- My biggest piece of advice is to go slow and steady when melting your chocolate. Chocolate can be pretty temperamental to work with and if you melt it over too high heat it will seize up creating a clay like texture. The way to avoid this is to slowly melt it over lower heat. You can do this by chopping the chocolate and using a double boiler and stirring frequently or you can check out my post to learn how to melt chocolate in the microwave.
- Be sure to chill the cookie dough well before rolling the cookies. This will help prevent too much spreading and make them easier to roll.
- I like to make sure I give the dough balls a nice, thick coat of confectioner’s sugar before placing them on the pan.
- Once baked, the cookies should deflate a little as they cool, but still be soft and chewy.
Frequently asked questions about this chocolate crinkles recipe
- Can you freeze chocolate crinkle cookies? Yes, these freeze very well in an airtight container.
- How long do crinkle cookies last? They last around a week in an airtight container on your counter but for several months in the freezer.
Helpful tools
- Mixing bowl
- Stand mixerorHand mixer
- Spatula
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Sheet pan
- Silpat
Video Tutorial for making Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Jessy Freimann
This Chocolate Crinkle Cookies recipe is a holiday family favorite- they're deliciously chewy, chocolate cookies that are super easy to make and a definite crowd-pleaser!
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 22 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36 cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup oil
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl beat together oil, chocolate and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla and mix until well combined.
Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt and add to the wet ingredients.
Mix until just combined (don't over mix) and chill for at least a few hours (I chilled it overnight).
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare cookie pans by either greasing them or lining with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
Roll teaspoons of dough into small balls and cover in confectioner's sugar. Bake for 10-12 minutes (don't over bake). Cool and serve.
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Other great cookie recipe are:
- Italian Rainbow Cookies
- Slice and Bake Cookies
- Pecan Tarts
- Sour Cream Cookies
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Lakisha says
Yummy. I know it was 9 am but I would have ate more than one lol
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Jessy says
I definitely did :)
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Krystal says
These look delicious. I need to try making these for my husband!
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Jessy says
Thank you- my husband cannot get enough!
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Amanda says
Those look delicious! I might have to add them to my list of Christmas cookies to bake this year!
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Jessy says
Thank you- I hope you enjoy!
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Shann says
I love these, but never knew what they were called. Going to have to add these to the list this year.
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Jessy says
Me too! Enjoy!
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Kaitie @ Fuchsia Freezer says
these look so delicious! And perfect for my christmas cookie exchange!!
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Jessy says
Thank you- they're perfect for a cookie exchange and the recipe makes a good amount.
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Kristi says
These look divine! I'm going to have to try these!
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Jessy says
I hope you enjoy them :)
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Karen says
Thanks for sharing at Let's Get Real Link Up. You sure have some fun, beautifully created recipes.
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Jessy says
Thank you :)
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Rosemary @anitalianinmykitchen says
These look so delicious, thanks for linking up to the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop.
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Jessy says
Thank you!
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Jersey Girl Cooks says
I haven't made these in years! I think its time!
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Jessy Freimann says
We make them every year!
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Alyssa Brantley says
A must make for the cookie platter! Love how easy it is to make these cookies!
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Jessy Freimann says
Thanks Alyssa!
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Toni says
My kids will surely love these!! They look so good!
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Jessy Freimann says
Thanks Toni!
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Lindsay Cotter says
These are so easy to make! Perfect for the holiday cookie plate!
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Jessy Freimann says
Thanks Lindsay!
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Serena says
I just adore these! They are a Christmas staple!
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Jessy Freimann says
Thanks Serena!
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tina d says
just put the batter in the fridge, it looks more like cake batter is that normal?
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Jessy Freimann says
Yes, from a looks standpoint. It shouldn't be liquid-y per se, but it will definitely harden up in the fridge. Good luck!
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Traci says
I just made a double batch of these for a wedding that I’m in! In Ohio most wedding receptions have a big cookie table. They turned out SO GOOD and it was great because you can make them as small/big as you want. Definitely keeping this recipe.
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Jessy Freimann says
I'm so glad you loved it Traci- it sounds like it was a pretty amazing cookie table! My Grandma used to have a business making cookies for weddings (long before you needed a commercial kitchen in NY state). Thanks for stopping by <3
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Isabelle Leaf says
I just made them waited 2 hours in the fridge for 2 hours they went flat and joined together. Did I not leave them chilled long enough?
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Jessy Freimann says
Hi Isabelle-- it's tough to pinpoint baking issues because it's so subjective to every little thing. It could be your altitude, older baking powder, not chilling long enough (although I haven't had issues with this after only chilling for an hour), making them too big or too close together. There's a blogger named Tessa Arias who dives into the science of baking- check out her website (handletheheat.com) because I'm pretty sure she wrote an article about why cookies spread. I hope this helps!
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