Chocolate Snowflake Cookies (Chocolate Crinkles / Crackles) Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 2 hours
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 96
📦 Yield: 8 dozen
Description:
Indulge in the delightful taste of these Chocolate Snowflake Cookies, also known as Chocolate Crinkles or Crackles. These soft, chocolatey cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a winter gathering, Christmas celebration, or a simple weeknight treat. With a snowy powdered sugar coating and a rich cocoa flavor, they are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions:
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Combine sugar, oil, and melted chocolate in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until blended.
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Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
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Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
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Add about one-fourth of the dry mixture at a time to the chocolate mixture, mixing after each addition.
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Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
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Shape the dough into 1-inch balls, and roll them in powdered sugar.
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Place the cookies 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets.
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Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes or until set.
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Cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutritional Information per Serving (1 Cookie):
- Calories: 48.5
- Total Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 7.8mg
- Sodium: 23mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 7.5g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugars: 5.1g
- Protein: 0.7g
Recipe Notes:
- For a festive touch, sprinkle some extra powdered sugar on top of the cookies before serving.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or frozen for longer storage.
- Get creative and add mix-ins like chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips to the dough for extra texture and flavor variations.
- Enjoy these Chocolate Snowflake Cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of hot cocoa for the ultimate chocolatey experience!
