Decadent Chocolate Crinkles Recipe

These chocolate crinkles are a classic holiday favorite, with a rich and fudgy texture that melts in your mouth. Coated in powdered sugar, these cookies have a crinkled appearance that makes them a visually appealing treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil.
2. Add in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
6. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar to coat.
9. Place coated balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are set and slightly cracked on top.
11. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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