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A plate of freshly baked chocolate crinkle cookies dusted with powdered sugar.

Quick way to grow Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These quick and easy chocolate crinkle cookies are perfect for a last-minute treat. They are soft, chewy, and coated in powdered sugar, creating a beautiful crinkled effect.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips optional
Garnish
  • sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Mixing and Baking
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined, then stir in chocolate chips if using.
  2. Place granulated sugar in one shallow bowl and powdered sugar in another.
  3. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls, roll each first in granulated sugar, then thoroughly in powdered sugar.
  4. Arrange cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets and bake for 9-12 minutes until set.
  5. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, you can add a few drops of peppermint extract to the dough along with the vanilla extract. These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.