These timeless holiday cookies are rich and chocolatey, soft and chewy, with a signature cracked top dusted in sweet powdered sugar.

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients

Ingredient Amount
Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup
Granulated sugar 2 cups
Vegetable oil 1/2 cup
Large eggs 4
Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
All-purpose flour 2 cups
Baking powder 2 teaspoons
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Powdered sugar (for rolling) 1 cup
Instructions
Step 1: Combine Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth and well blended.

Step 2: Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4: Form the Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft, sticky dough forms.

Step 5: Chill the Dough
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Chilling is key for easy handling and creating the classic crinkle effect.

Step 6: Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Step 7: Shape and Coat
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled dough and roll them into balls. Pour the powdered sugar into a shallow dish and roll each dough ball until fully coated.

Step 8: Bake
Place the coated dough balls on the prepared sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cookies spread and the tops crack.

Step 9: Cool and Enjoy
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.