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Very Chocolatey Chocolate Crinkles

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Soft, chewy and very chocolatey, chocolate crinkles are also ridiculously easy to make. They’re on everyone’s favourite Christmas cookie list!

Very Chocolatey Chocolate Crinkles

And just like that Thanksgiving is over. Hope you had a wonderful one! Did you score any good deals on Black Friday? It’s Cyber Monday today so if there are any last-minute things you want to buy, now is the time.

You also know what this all means, right? Everyone’s now looking to Christmas! It will be here sooner than we think – Christmas parties, menu planning, gifts (…calories…just sayin’).

This week we are doing Christmas cookies. Whether you want to give them out as gifts, bring them to your office potluck or serve them at your next get-together (or for when Santa comes to visit!), these cookies are crowd pleasers at Christmastime (or anytime).

First up are these soft, chewy and so very chocolatey chocolate crinkles.

What are chocolate crinkles anyway?

Very Chocolatey Chocolate Crinkles

Chocolate crinkles are simply chocolate cookies that have those distinctive cracks on top (some people call them crackle cookies).

That happens because you roll the dough in sugar which then bakes, expands and crackles into these delicious, textured and pretty-as-a-snowflake cookies (or, in simpler terms, oven magic happens).

They are chocolatey, not very sweet (despite being rolled into sugar) and most definitely chewy (so right up my alley! Have you seen these Soft and Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies?)

Can you make chocolate crinkles ahead of time?

Very Chocolatey Chocolate Crinkles

This cookie batter freezes very well. You can roll them into balls, place on a baking or cookie sheet and freeze until firm. Then you can transfer them into a freezer-friendly container or Ziploc bag.

When you’re ready to bake, simply get as many balls as you like from the freezer,  thaw for about 30 minutes (watch that it doesn’t become too soft otherwise they will spread too thinly), roll in the sugar and bake as directed.

Related: Classic Buttermilk Scones

How long do chocolate crinkles last?

Once baked, assuming we don’t eat it all lol, these chocolate crinkles will last 2-3 days in an airtight container. So that’s something to keep in mind if you’re planning to give these out as presents (great idea by the way!).

Related: How to Make Homemade Chocolate Bark

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Very Chocolatey Chocolate Crinkles

Very Chocolatey Chocolate Crinkles

Soft, chewy and very chocolatey, chocolate crinkles are also ridiculously easy to make. They’re on everyone’s favourite Christmas cookie list!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: Christmas, Cookie Swap, Easy
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Chilling Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 24 large cookies
Calories: 170kcal
Author: Jolina

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 pcs large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir 1 cup cocoa powder, 2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup oil until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then add 2 teaspoons vanilla and stir. Your mixture should be quite thick at this stage.
  • Add your flour mixture on top of your cocoa mixture and, using a fork, stir to combine until smooth and well incorporated. Cover your bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours.
  • When your dough is ready, preheat your oven to 350F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Scoop your dough into 1 to 2 inch balls (2-inch balls will give you jumbo cookies like the ones you find in Starbucks). Thoroughly coat each ball with confectioner's sugar before placing it on the cookie sheet. The cookies will spread a bit so space your cookies about 2-3 inches apart.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges start to brown and the tops start to crack. Cool slightly on the cookie sheet (about 2 minutes) then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Notes

The number of cookies you get from this recipe depends largely on how big (or small) you scoop the cookie dough. I typically get around 24 large cookies using my 1.5 TBSP cookie scoop.
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(This post was updated on 23 November 2018.)

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  1. These cookies look so cute. I’ve tasted them before, and loved them, but I’ve never made them. I’m trying to make a few different cookies for my cookie gift box and this recipe would be perfect.

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  3. This post is killing me. Cookies are my downfall and you have so many good ones to pick from ! I have a cookie swap coming up and I’m going to give this one a try!

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  4. These are always a hit on the holiday treat tray. Love the intense chocolate flavour, and they look pretty too. So addictive you HAVE to eat more than one!!

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  6. The Chocolate Crinkles look amazing, I’ll defiantly have to give the recipe a try! I’ts crazy how fast Christmas is approaching but I’m glad you had a great thanksgiving. Look forward to hopefully reading some more festive posts from you?

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  10. This is one of my favorite cookies and I really should get started with my holiday baking. Your presentation is always beautiful and I enjoy visiting over here. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story link party and have a great weekend.

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  11. You’re making it so hard to stay free of sweets. This looks delicious. SInce I can’t eat it I’ll just pin it. Haha!

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  14. I have to make these for my husband. He is on a business trip right now, and called me to tell me how much he misses homemade treats. And he loves chocolate! Off to get all the ingredients now! Thanks!

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  16. Chocolate Crinkles are a major family favorite (especially with my husband). There is no better texture for a cookie. It wouldn’t be Christmas without them!

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  23. My goodness, these Chocolate crinkles are looking absolutely delicious and mouth watering. Kids are going love such yummy recipe and these could be the best recipe idea for Christmas!

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  25. Although I don’t have a sweet tooth… treats are part of the holiday season. Your Chocolate Crinkle definitely looks inviting and the photos are great too! 🙂

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  26. These cookies are super fun to make and they’re gorgeous as well. How can you say no to treats as yummy as those!

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  27. Crinkle cookies are my outmost favorite for the holidays. I have to contain myself and not over eat them. They are so good thanks for the recipe =)

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  29. These chocolate crinkles look so delicious and easy to make. I will have to get the ingredients I need to try these on the weekend.

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    • They don’t last long at our house either haha. They are super easy and delicious and just reminds me so much of the holidays!

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  31. Those are so pretty, the perfect chocolate Christmas cookie. They look like they’re dusted with snow! My favorite holiday cookie is chocolate chip with M&Ms. I need to make some!

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    • I never looked at them that way! Aha, maybe it is supposed to look like snow 🙂 Chocolate chip M&Ms sound so good. I want to bake some now lol. Thanks Nikki!

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    • These are the ultimate Christmas cookie for me. They are as simple as can be, I dunno, just something about them 🙂 Hope you like them Alicia!

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    • Me too! I dunno why I only make them around the holidays haha. Seems wrong to eat them in the summer teehee. Enjoy Elaine!

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  37. This recipe look fantastic. The ingredients are easy to find as well. This will def be one of m treats I will be making for our Christmas table 🙂

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  38. I can’t believe it. We are so close to Christmas!! I do a fair bit of baking in the weeks ahead for the holidays, some for me to keep and a lot to give away. So much to do and so little time. I want to have my shopping done within the next week or two, though. Almost there. Gotta look at that list again and start crossing stuff off 😉 Now, these cookies! I love making crinkle cookies. They are like magic the way they turn out….so fun, isn’t it? I may just have to make extra of these cause I know I’ll want to keep a bunch just for me! Pinning these 🙂 Happy Monday 🙂

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    • Hi Dawn! Did you do some Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping? I must say there were some pretty good deals to be had! We are nowhere near the end of our list though. Must. Not. Panic. LOL. Crinkles might be my favourite holiday cookie 🙂 Have a wonderful week!

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    • Crinkles do remind me so much of Christmas 🙂 Something about them eh? Hope you get the time to make some! Have a lovely week Ana!

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  40. I’ve never heard of cyber-monday before? But yes, I got some nice items on Black friday! They will arrive today, hopefully… Can’t wait!
    Meanwhile, I’ve gotta try baking some crinkle cookies! They look really delicious, and I love the styling too.

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    • It’s when online shoppers go crazy haha 🙂 And yay on Black Friday deals! I usually wait for Monday and stay within the safety of my home and laptop lol. Thanks Vivian! Hope you enjoy a ridiculous amount of Christmas cookies!

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