Chocolate Crinkle Cookies – Sweet Easy Recipes Everyone Will Love
These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are hands-down one of my favorite treats to whip up when I’m craving something sweet, but don't feel like spending hours in the kitchen. They’re soft in the middle, crisp on the outside, and look like they just survived a mini powdered sugar blizzard. What’s not to love?
I remember the first time I baked these with my daughter—we had flour on our faces, dough on the cabinets, and the biggest grins. That’s the beauty of these cookies: simple ingredients, minimal mess, and maximum joy. Whether you're making a late-night snack, prepping for a potluck, or bribing your coworkers into liking you (no judgment), this recipe’s got your back.
This one checks all the boxes: air fryer cookies easy recipes, quick and easy recipes, easy dessert recipes, quick and easy evening snack recipes, easy recipes for dinner, and easy homemade recipes. Let’s make some magic with cocoa, shall we?
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together cocoa powder, sugar, and oil until well blended.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the cocoa mixture.
- Cover and chill the dough for at least 3 hours (or overnight if you’re a planner).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat each in powdered sugar.
- Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. They should look a little underdone in the middle—they’ll finish setting as they cool.
- Cool for 5 minutes on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.