crinkle cookies recipe
Crinkle cookies are delightful treats with a unique, cracked surface and a chewy, fudgy center. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, especially during the holiday season. This recipe yields soft and sweet cookies, dusted with powdered sugar, that both kids and adults will enjoy.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, softened butter, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer or whisk.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, beating well until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Then, roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are crinkled and they look slightly underbaked.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
Make sure to store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their chewy texture.
Adjust the baking time slightly based on your oven, as some may bake faster than others.
For a chocolatey twist, fold in chocolate chips before chilling the dough.