This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Hi there! My name is Natalya and I run the blog Momsdish. If you already follow me, you know I love easy meals with simple ingredients. These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are no exception.
Why these are the Best Crinkle Cookies:
Simple Ingredients: Made with just a handful of kitchen staples you probably already have on hand.Fast: these cookies can be whipped up quickly and you can chill them ahead.Fudgy & Crisp: The centers are soft and gooey with crisp edges. Keep Well: most cookies are best eaten fresh but these seem to get better with time.
These cookies are perfect for gifting and they are so good, you’ll want to make a double batch!
What is a Chocolate Crinkle Cookie?
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are like a cross between gooey Fudgy Brownies and crisp Chocolate Chip Cookies. They are rolled in powdered sugar before baking so they form “crinkles” as they expand in the oven. The best part? Just like a good homemade Baklava, these cookies get better as they get a little stale. The outer layer just gets crunchier, while the center stays so gooey. Let’s just say you’ll find yourself hanging around your cookie jar for several days.
How to Make Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a blast to make. If you have kids around, they can help make these cookies. They will love rolling the chocolatey dough into bite-sized balls and coating them with a generous amount of powdered sugar, similar to Russian Tea Cakes.
To Finish and Bake the Cookies
Common Questions
Storing Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Room Temperature: Keep your Chocolate Crinkle Cookies stored in an airtight container on the counter. They should stay fresh for up to a week. Freezing: Freeze your dough balls for up to 2 months in an airtight container. When you are ready to bake, remove them from the freezer and allow them to thaw for 30 minutes in the fridge before rolling them in powdered sugar. Bake according to instructions.
Make-Ahead Tip: You can make the dough a day or two in advance. Keep it refrigerated and only bake right before serving.
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The Best Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe
Oh these cookies! These chocolate crinkle cookies! These cookies look fabulous and are adorable. To me they look like little ornaments. But that’s not it. If you’ve never tried these cookies they are to die for, they’re crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside like a brownie. They are so good. Totally worth all the trouble. These cookies are a holiday staple. I first started making these about 5 years ago and never looked back since. Now, I make them every year for the holidays. I even double the recipe because they are everyone’s favorite.
Why Are They Called Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
These cookies get their well deserved name because of the way the cookie splits and cracks along the sugar covered top as it bakes. These cookies are perfectly crispy on the outside, yet fudgy on the inside. Most crinkle cookies get only one single coating of sugar, but my recipe goes even further. I rolled mine firs in granulated sugar, then powdered sugar. This adds a little extra crunch to the outside of the cookie. Totally worth it.
How to Make Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
As with most cookie recipes, always make sure your ingredients are at room temperature. Start by mixing the butter and sugar together. Your butter should be softened but not melted. Mix until well combined. Add in the eggs one at a time and continue mixing until light and fluffy. Stir in the Grand Marnier. The Grand Marnier will give these chocolate a hint of orange flavor. Chocolate and orange are a great combination. However, if you prefer an alcohol free version, use orange extract or vanilla extract. In a separate bowl combine all the dry ingredients. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the mixer and mix until well incorporated. Do not over mix. You have to cover and chill this cookie dough for at least 4 hours and this step cannot be skipped. This cookie dough is quite sticky, so chilling is a must. It ensures thicker cookies and that fudgy texture we love. It also prevents the cookies from spreading out too much. All that’s left is to form into cookie balls, roll through the two sugars and bake.
How to Store Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
I usually store mine in an airtight container either on the counter or in the fridge. Stored properly like this, they will last 3 to 5 days. That’s assuming nobody eats them all before then.
Can You Freeze Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
These cookies are great for freezing. I usually double the recipe, leave a dozen out for us to enjoy and freeze the rest. I store them in an airtight container in the freezer and will last up to 3 months.
Looking for More Christmas Cookies? Try These:
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