Baking · serves 2

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

The icing sugar cracks open in the oven and makes the pattern for you.

50 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups maida
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1.25 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup icing sugar to roll

Method

  1. Whisk cocoa, sugar and oil together, then the eggs and vanilla.
  2. Fold in flour and baking powder. The dough will be very sticky — that's correct.
  3. Chill at least 3 hours. Unchilled dough is impossible to roll and the crinkles won't form.
  4. Roll balls in icing sugar, coating them thickly. Thin coating means no cracks.
  5. 180°C for 10-12 minutes.
  6. They come out puffed and soft. Cool on the tray.

Questions people ask about Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

How long does Chocolate Crinkle Cookies take?

About 50 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. A good part of that is unattended, so you can get on with something else once it is going.

What can I use instead of maida in Chocolate Crinkle Cookies?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Chocolate Crinkle Cookies ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Chocolate Crinkle Cookies vegetarian?

Yes, and as written it is vegan too. Check your specific brands if that matters to you.

Do I need an oven for Chocolate Crinkle Cookies?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Chocolate Crinkle Cookies?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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