Festive Crinkle Cookies - Easy Chocolate Treats for the Holidays
These festive crinkle cookies are soft, chewy, and coated in powdered sugar, making them a delightful holiday treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together baking powder, sea salt, cocoa powder, and flour.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and coat each in powdered sugar.
- Place the coated balls on the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until tops are crinkled and set but soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps maintain the cookie shape.