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Perfect Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

December 4, 2017 by thedomesticrebel | 1 Comment

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aerial view of chocolate crinkle cookies arranged on a gold sheetThese Perfect Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are the BEST I’ve tried! Perfectly crisp and crinkly on the outside with a soft, almost fudge-like interior. A Christmastime staple!

So, confession time: I never had crinkle cookies until I was an adult!

Clearly, my childhood had some severe issues.

There’s a local cookie shop and I’m lowkey obsessed with their cookies, specifically their old-fashioned sugar cookie. It’s damn good, people. But I never looked twice at their crackle cookie, which looks like a humble crinkle cookie. One, I’m not a huge chocolate person, and like I said, I am a huge fan of the old-fashioned sugar.

But my friend convinced me that I HAD to try the crinkle cookie. She said it was almost like a brownie on the inside with a crisp yet soft cookie on the outside. Intrigued, I tried one… and you guys. It’s my new fave!

Since my cookie addiction is not conducive with saving money, I figured I had to make my own cookie recipe that rivaled their version… and I did it!

These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are the ULTIMATE crinkle cookie. Extra crinkly-ness, lots of fudgy goodness, and crisp outer edges with a soft and gooey middle. They are seriously like the cross between a fudge brownie and a cookie – perfect in every way!

chocolate crinkle cookies arranged in rows on a patterned cookie sheetThe best part is that these cookies couldn’t be easier to make, and they require ZERO chill time! (Score!) When fridges are full during the holidays, the last thing we need is a giant bowl of dough taking up time for hours to chill, right? All ya need to do is let the dough sit and relax for 10 minutes for it to firm up. That’s it! You can sacrifice 10 minutes for these; I promise they’re worth it!

chocolate crinkle cookie split in half and stacked to show middle What makes these cookies extra chocolaty and rich? Rodelle’s Baking Cocoa. This cocoa is Dutch-processed for superior rich flavor, and it contains one of the highest levels of cocoa butter on the market, making it extra chocolaty!

a stack of chocolate crinkle cookies in front of a jar of Rodelle baking cocoaCombined with their Pure Vanilla Extract, which offers a rich, warm, aromatic flavor to all baked goods, it’s just perfect. As you know, I’m a Rodelle ambassador this year and I seriously love their products – the quality is impeccable, and you can truly taste the difference!

Now get to baking, because these cookies are begging to be tasted!

three chocolate crinkle cookies stacked next to a glass of milk*recipe slightly adapted from America’s Test Kitchen

These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are perfect in every way! Perfectly crackled tops with a crisp edge around the cookie and a fudgy, almost gooey brownie-like interior. So chocolaty!
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Perfect Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These Crinkle Cookies are so PERFECT and truly the best I've tried! Supremely fudgy and gooey, they're like a cross between a brownie and a cookie!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time27 mins
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Dessert
Servings: 20 -24
Author: Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 ounces (One 4-ounce bar) bittersweet chocolate roughly chopped
  • 1½ cups brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp Rodelle Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp instant espresso powder optional but recommended
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Rodelle Baking Cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners; set aside briefly.
  • In a medium microwaveable bowl, combine the butter and chopped chocolate bar. Microwave for 30 seconds, stirring until melted and smooth (you may need to microwave an additional 15-20 seconds). Cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and espresso powder with the paddle attachment until combined. Pour in the melted chocolate and beat to combine. Lastly, add in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix on low speed until combined. Batter will be thick and sticky. Let set at room temperature undisturbed for 10 minutes until thickened.
  • Place the confectioners' sugar in a small bowl. Drop rounded Tablespoonfuls of dough into the confectioners' sugar and roll the ball of dough around to fully coat. Place 1-2" apart on the baking sheets. Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking time to ensure even baking. Cookies may appear slightly underdone in the center; this is okay as they will continue to set up as they cool. Cool completely on the baking sheets to set before serving.

a bite taken out of a chocolate crinkle cookie Supremely fudgy, gooey and ULTRA chocolaty! You will LOVE these crinkle cookies!

Rodelle vanilla extract and Rodelle baking cocoa next to chocolate crinkle cookiesBe sure to check out Rodelle for more tips, recipes, info and more! You can find them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest!

the best chocolate crinkle cookies collage Have a super sweet day!

xo, Hayley

In the interest of full disclosure, I am a brand ambassador for Rodelle. I was compensated for this post, but all opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep my blog alive! 

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  1. Allie says

    December 16, 2022 at 12:43 pm

    I just made these cookies and the flavor is insane. But mine puffed up in the oven and looked perfect! Then when I took them out of the oven, they sunk and are really thin.. not sure what I did wrong :/

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