Classic Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
An easy to make cookie that is very likely to become a family favorite! There’s plenty of pronounced yet perfectly welcomed chocolate flavor here which is paired and nicely complimented by that sweet layer of powdered sugar. And I just can’t get enough of that too tender to resist texture. This is the classic Hershey’s Chocolate Crinkle Cookie recipe and I’m yet to try one I like better. All around they’re just a perfectly satisfying cookie that’s been around for decades! They’re a classic must-have cookie recipe that’s worthy of the recipe book, plus they are perfect for the holidays with that snowy white finish. And who doesn’t love how magical they are? My kids think it’s amazing how you roll them in powdered sugar before baking, then pop them in the oven and you end with such a surprising finish! Snow capped tops with dark and beautiful, lightly concaved crinkles throughout. Just plan on sharing, this recipes makes an abundance of cookies!
Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Recipe Ingredients
All-purpose flour: Preferably use unbleached flour. Baking powder: This helps the cookies rise nice and puffy and create the crinkle effect. Salt: Just use table salt. Granulated sugar: The sugar is essential not only to bring sweetness but a fair amount offers great texture and balances the bold flavor of the cocoa. Vegetable oil: Vegetable oil works really well for these cookies rather than butter. Just think of the same effect you get with chocolate cake – it makes it super moist. Something you could replace it with is light olive oil. Cocoa powder: Just use standard unsweetened, no Dutch process. Eggs: Eggs bind ingredients and also help achieve the crackled appearance in the cookies. Don’t omit or substitute in this recipe (if you have an allergy I recommend looking for a specifically egg-free recipe for them). Vanilla extract: This is the perfect compliment to the chocolate flavor. Powdered sugar: A critical ingredient for the appearance we are going for. It also adds more needed sweetness.
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How to Make Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Storage and Shelf Life
Store cookies in an airtight container in a single layer if possible. I like to use a cookie sheet with a tight fitting lid. Store at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.
Can I use a hand mixer?
Yes a hand mixer will work well for this recipe too. It’s a fairly thin cookie dough batter.
Can chocolate crinkle cookies be frozen?
The baked cookies can be frozen up to 3 months. Keep parchment paper between layers. Just keep in mind the pretty white finish may dissolve and get a bit sticky upon thawing. The dough does freeze well up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before rolling in powered sugar and baking.
Variations
Add 1/2 tsp peppermint extract for a minty chocolate cookie. Stuff with a Rolo chocolate before baking for a molten caramel center. Freeze teaspoons dollops of Nutella or peanut butter until solid. Add to the center of cookie dough balls before baking. Try adding 1 tsp instant espresso powder to the dough for a light mocha flavor. Mix in some chopped pecans, walnuts into the dough. Top with a Hershey’s kiss after baking (chocolate or peppermint).
Helpful Tips for Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
For best results use a kitchen scale to measure ingredients if you have on, otherwise be sure to use the proper method as listed for measuring. Don’t skip the chilling, otherwise dough will be way too sticky and unmanageable to work with. For less stickiness use freezing option. Also coating hands with non-stick cooking spray may be helpful if needed too. Coat generously with powdered sugar for a beautiful contrast from the light and dark finish. I like to remove cookies while they look just slightly under-baked. That way they are more fudgy and brownie-like. If you want them to spread a little more you can press down on them slightly before baking then sprinkle over a little more powdered sugar if needed.
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