Chocolate Krinkle Cookies | Soft, Fudgy, Classic Christmas Cookie

These Chocolate Krinkle Cookies are classic Christmas favorites — soft, fudgy, brownie-like cookies rolled in powdered sugar that crack beautifully as they bake. With their rich chocolate centers and snowy powdered sugar exterior, these cookies are guaranteed showstoppers on any holiday tray. Crinkle or Krinkle, they are amazing! Chilling the dough overnight creates dramatic crinkles and the perfect chewy texture. This recipe is easy, reliable, and wonderfully chocolatey… truly a must-bake for the holidays! 📌 PRINT THE RECIPE: http://adventuresineeverydaycooking.com/recipes/krinkle-cookies/ 🎄 This is Cookie #8 in my 3rd Annual 12 Cookies of Christmas Series! Watch the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hZTi0VZeqg&list=PLNoSGClBFwXJ6EMmDsbTQgl2tGeBpNv8n&pp=gAQB 🍫 CHOCOLATE KRINKLE COOKIES Ingredients ½ cup neutral oil (canola, vegetable, etc.) 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling) Optional add-ins: • 1 tsp instant espresso (boosts chocolate flavor) • 1 tsp mint extract for mint chocolate crinkles Directions Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside. Melt chocolate over a double boiler or in 15-second microwave intervals. Stir in oil and sugar until fully combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Add flour mixture gradually, mixing between additions. Refrigerate dough overnight (or at least 4 hours). Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment. Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Scoop cold dough into 1-inch balls, roll generously in powdered sugar, and place 2 inches apart. Bake 10–12 minutes, or until edges are firm and centers look slightly gooey. Cool 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a rack. ⭐ Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Krinkles ✔ Soft, fudgy, brownie-like centers ✔ Dramatic powdered sugar crinkles ✔ Classic vintage Christmas cookie ✔ Perfect for cookie exchanges and holiday trays ✔ Make-ahead friendly — dough chills beautifully 🎄 Join the Cookie Countdown! This is Cookie #8 in my 3rd Annual 12 Cookies of Christmas Series. Watch the playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hZTi0VZeqg&list=PLNoSGClBFwXJ6EMmDsbTQgl2tGeBpNv8n&pp=gAQB 👍 If You Enjoyed This Video… Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! More Christmas cookies coming every day of the countdown. #12CookiesOfChristmas #ChocolateKrinkleCookies #KrinkleCookies #ChristmasCookies #BrownieCookies #HolidayBaking #VintageRecipes #dessertrecipes #cookieexchange #chocolaterecipes #powderedsugarcookies ****Links to my favorite things**** 🧂 Lynker Salt/Pepper Grinders (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/40PG6ej 🧤Oven gloves I use (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3PesyCv 👕 My MERCH is here: http://tee.pub/lic/zCPUJ9t3EZk 🥣 Visit my website at http://www.AdventuresinEverydayCooking.com 💞My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/adventuresineverydaycooking 🔪My Pampered Chef website https://www.PamperedChef.com/pws/AECHeather/ 🖥️Find me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AdventuresinEverydayCooking 🐤Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AECHeather 📸Follow me on Instagram at @AdventuresinEverydayCooking