Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Prepare to fall head over heels for these Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies! With their irresistibly fudgy centers, crackly powdered sugar exterior, and two types of decadent chocolate in every bite, these cookies are a chocoholic’s ultimate dream come true.

Ingredients You’ll Need

I love how the magic of Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies comes from a handful of pantry staples, each playing an essential role. Here’s what you’ll need, along with why each ingredient makes these cookies so special.

• Unsalted butter: Gives the cookies richness and a beautifully tender crumb—make sure it’s softened for the fluffiest result!
• Granulated sugar: Adds sweetness and helps achieve that classic crinkled look when rolled on the outside.
• Light or dark brown sugar: Deepens the flavor and creates the signature chewy, moist centers.
• Large egg: Binds everything together and gives the dough just the right structure.
• Pure vanilla extract: Rounds out the chocolate with a touch of cozy aroma.
• All-purpose flour: The backbone of the cookie, keeping it thick and soft.
• Unsweetened natural cocoa powder: Delivers an intense, pure chocolate punch and the deep dark color.
• Baking soda: Ensures a gentle rise and soft, chewy texture.
• Salt: Balances and brightens up all the sweet, rich flavors.
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips: Melty chocolate puddles in every bite—mini or regular, your call!
• Granulated sugar and confectioners’ sugar (for rolling): Creates that iconic sweet crackle outside, first with a granulated layer, then a generous dusting of powdered sugar.

Variations

Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are endlessly adaptable, and you can have so much fun making them your own! Feel free to experiment with flavors or textures to fit your cravings, the season, or anyone’s dietary needs.

• Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle: Add 3/4 to 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract with the vanilla for a festive twist—they’re magical for the holidays!
• Espresso Infused: Stir in a teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the dry ingredients for an irresistible mocha flavor.
• Gluten-Free: Swap in a good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for the all-purpose flour, and your cookies will still turn out thick and fudgy.
• White Chocolate Chip Crinkle Cookies: Substitute half (or all!) of the semi-sweet chips with white chocolate chips for a stunning contrast and extra sweetness.

How to Make Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Step 1: Cream the Butter & Sugars

Using a handheld or stand mixer, beat the softened butter with both the granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is super fluffy and pale—this takes 2-3 minutes and is the secret to those soft, tender cookies you crave!

Step 2: Add Egg & Vanilla

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract on high speed until the mixture is luscious and creamy—don’t forget to scrape down the bowl so every bit of that rich batter is perfectly blended.

Step 3: Whisk Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. This helps distribute the cocoa and leavener evenly for the ultimate even bake and rich color.

Step 4: Combine & Add Chocolate Chips

With the mixer on low, gradually add the dry mix into the wet ingredients until just combined, then stir in the chocolate chips. The dough will be thick and super sticky—this is a good sign!

Step 5: Chill the Dough

Cover the dough tightly and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight. I know it’s hard to wait, but this step guarantees thick, crinkly, bakery-style Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies every single time.

Step 6: Shape & Sugar Coat

Let the dough sit at room temperature for 10-20 minutes to soften slightly, then roll generous scoops of dough into balls. First, coat lightly with granulated sugar, then roll each ball in a blizzard of confectioners’ sugar for a thick, snowy finish.

Step 7: Bake to Perfection

Arrange the coated dough balls on prepared baking sheets and bake at 350°F for 11-12 minutes. For extra crinkle power, gently bang the baking sheet if you don’t see much spread by minute 9, then finish baking until the edges look set but the centers are still soft.

Step 8: Cool & Enjoy

Let your cookies cool for a few minutes before moving to a rack. As they cool, they’ll deflate slightly, leaving you with fudgy middles and those gorgeous, dramatic crinkles—pure bliss!

How to Serve Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Garnishes

For a special flourish, I love dusting the cooled cookies with an extra shower of confectioners’ sugar. You can also drizzle them with a little melted dark chocolate, or add a sprinkling of flaky sea salt to enhance their richness. Around the holidays, a touch of crushed peppermint candy makes them especially festive!

Side Dishes

Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are absolutely perfect with a glass of cold milk, a mug of hot cocoa, or steamy coffee. For an over-the-top treat, serve alongside a bowl of vanilla ice cream—the contrast of hot and cold, gooey and creamy, is pure heaven.

Creative Ways to Present

Arrange a stack of these beauties in a rustic cookie tin for the coziest edible gift, or nestle them in cellophane bags tied with ribbon for party favors. For a dessert platter, alternate Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with snowball cookies and colorful macarons for the prettiest variety!

Make Ahead and Storage

Storing Leftovers

These cookies stay beautifully fresh for up to a week when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Pop in a slice of bread if you like—the bread keeps them soft and chewy for days by adding a touch of moisture!

Freezing

Baked Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies freeze like a dream for up to 3 months—just layer between sheets of wax or parchment paper in an airtight container. You can also freeze unbaked dough balls (without sugar coating) and roll in sugars right before baking for fresh cookies anytime!

Reheating

To recapture that just-baked gooeyness, pop a thawed cookie in the microwave for 5-10 seconds. If you prefer a slightly crispier edge, bake from frozen at 350°F for a minute or two until warmed through and deliciously fudgy again.

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Final Thoughts

If you’re ready for a cookie that’s as show-stopping as it is scrumptious, add Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies to your baking list. Every bite is fudgy, festive, and guaranteed to bring big smiles—give them a try and see how quickly they disappear!

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