christmas crinkle cookies
Christmas crinkle cookies are delightful, soft, and chewy treats that are perfect for holiday celebrations. Their powdered sugar coating gives them an adorable snowy appearance, making them a festive addition to any cookie platter.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 baking sheets
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Once chilled, use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the dough. Roll each piece into a ball.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar until well coated, then place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
Make sure the dough is properly chilled to prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
Feel free to add chocolate chips or mint chips for an extra touch of flavor.
These cookies store well in an airtight container and can be enjoyed for several days, making them ideal for holiday gifting.