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Chocolate crinkle cookie

Chocolate Crinkle Christmas Cookies

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 40 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Mix cocoa, sugar, and oil in a large bowl.
  2. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt separately; gradually stir into chocolate mixture until just combined.
  4. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight until firm.
  5. Heat oven to 350°F; line sheets with parchment.
  6. Put powdered sugar in a small bowl. Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls; coat generously and completely in sugar.
  7. Place 2 inches apart on sheets; bake 10-12 minutes until spread and cracked.
  8. Cool on sheets 5 minutes, then on a rack; cookies firm as they cool.