Vintage Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Decadent Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Vintage recipe irresistibly chocolatey soft inside
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 Cookies
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Generously coat each ball in powdered sugar, ensuring a thick coating.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These Vintage Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a classic for a reason. Their fudgy centers, crackled, snow-dusted exteriors, and intense chocolate flavor evoke a sense of nostalgia and warmth. This recipe, adapted from my grandmother’s cherished collection, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.