Description
These chewy chocolate brownie crinkle cookies are a must-try for anyone who loves a rich, fudgy dessert with a touch of nostalgia. Their crackled powdered sugar tops reveal moist, gooey centers—like brownies in cookie form. Whether you’re baking for holiday trays, gifting treats, or looking for new food ideas, this easy recipe hits all the right notes. Great for quick baking, cozy dessert nights, or adding to your favorite collection of cookies, this recipe fits right into your list of easy dinner, healthy snack, or breakfast ideas when you want a sweet finish.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix sugar, oil, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
3. Stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Chill dough at least 2 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
5. Roll tablespoon-sized dough balls and coat in powdered sugar.
6. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
7. Bake 10–12 minutes, until tops are crackled.
8. Cool on sheet a few minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough well—this ensures the cookies stay thick and get that perfect crackle top.
Don’t skip the powdered sugar coating; it’s what gives the cookies their signature crinkle look and sweet crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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