Devil’s Chocolate Cookie Crinkles Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 9 minutes | Total Time: 19 minutes
Servings: 3 dozen cookies
Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy
Description
For chocolate lovers who can never get enough, this Devil’s Chocolate Cookie Crinkles recipe is a true indulgence! By using a simple chocolate cake mix as the base, you can whip up a batch of gooey, crinkled, chocolatey cookies in just under 30 minutes. The rich chocolate flavor paired with the slight crunch from the powdered sugar coating makes for a treat thatโs impossible to resist. Whether youโre baking for a party or just want to satisfy your sweet tooth, these cookies are guaranteed to please.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Eggs | 1 |
| Chocolate cake mix | 1 box (about 15.25 oz) |
| Vegetable oil | 1/4 cup |
| Milk | 4 tablespoons |
| Confectioners’ sugar | 1/2 cup |
Nutritional Information (per serving, estimated based on recipe yield of 36 cookies)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1019.8 kcal |
| Total Fat | 48.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 141.9 mg |
| Sodium | 1453.5 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 144.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g |
| Sugars | 85 g |
| Protein | 14.4 g |
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven
Begin by preheating your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). This ensures that the oven is ready for baking and your cookies will bake evenly. -
Prepare the Cookie Sheets
Grease your cookie sheets lightly with cooking spray or butter. Alternatively, you can line the sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure the cookies bake perfectly. -
Mix the Cookie Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, 1 egg, vegetable oil, and milk. Stir the ingredients together until they are well incorporated. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky. -
Chill the Dough
Once the dough is mixed, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much during baking. -
Prepare the Sugar Coating
While the dough chills, place the confectioners’ sugar into a separate bowl. This sugar will be used to coat the cookie dough, giving the cookies their signature crinkly look and added sweetness. -
Shape the Cookies
Once the dough has chilled, scoop out rounded teaspoonfuls of dough. Drop each ball of dough into the bowl of powdered sugar, rolling it around to coat it evenly. Once the dough is fully coated, place each ball of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading as they bake. -
Bake the Cookies
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-9 minutes, or until they are set and the tops have developed their signature crinkles. Be careful not to overbake, as you want them to remain soft and chewy inside. -
Cool and Serve
After baking, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 1 minute. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. The crinkles will firm up as the cookies cool.
Pro Tips for Perfect Cookies
- Chill the dough: Donโt skip the chilling step. This helps the dough maintain its shape while baking, preventing the cookies from spreading too much.
- Coat well in powdered sugar: The sugar coating is essential for that signature crinkly texture. Be generous with the sugar and ensure each cookie is fully coated.
- Don’t overbake: For a chewy center, remove the cookies from the oven as soon as theyโre set. The cookies will continue to cook slightly on the hot sheet even after youโve taken them out of the oven.
Final Thoughts
These Devil’s Chocolate Cookie Crinkles are the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover. Their decadent flavor and soft texture make them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re serving them at a family gathering or enjoying them with a cup of coffee, these cookies will certainly satisfy even the most intense chocolate cravings.
Enjoy this easy-to-make yet utterly indulgent treat, and feel free to share the recipe with fellow chocolate enthusiasts. Happy baking!
