Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Chocolate crinkle cookies stacked on a plate.

4.08 from 14 votes

This Chocolate Crinkle Cookies recipe is one of our family favorites for the holidays with melted chocolate, chocolate chips, healthy oats, and rolled in powdered sugar for a little chocolate snowball cookie!

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Total Time1

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: North American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: cookies

Calories: 90kcal

Author: Linda

Equipment

KitchenAid Stand Mixer

Ingredients

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups oats quick or old fashioned, uncooked
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare your baking sheets.
Melt 1 cup chocolate chips in a saucepan on low or microwave, stirring until smooth. Optionally add vegetable oil for easier melting. If using a microwave, heat in a glass container, stirring every 30 seconds for up to 1½ minutes.
In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat together room-temperature butter and granulated sugar until creamy and fluffy.
Gradually whisk in the large eggs, melted chocolate chips, and 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture.
Gently add the dry ingredients: flour, oats, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt into the mixture.
Delicately stir in the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips, aiming for an even distribution throughout the dough.
For the snowy effect, generously scoop the cookie dough balls and shape them into 1-inch balls, then roll them in powdered sugar.
Place them on an ungreased baking sheet. Then, bake for 10 to 12 minutes, and ensure you don't go over the baking time to avoid overbaking the cookies.
After baking, let them cool on the sheet for a minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Storage Info

To store your chocolate crinkle cookies, keep them in an airtight container or sealed bag in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. The cookies are best fresh, but can last 3-5 days at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze them in an airtight container or bag for up to 2-3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm in the oven when ready to enjoy.

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