Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and oil. Beat on medium speed until well combined and shiny.

2. 2

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating until well combined after each addition. Beat in the vanilla.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the cocoa mixture and mix on low speed just until combined.

4. 4

   Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.

5. 5

   Once the dough has chilled, preheat the oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl.

6. 6

   Using a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon, scoop the chilled dough and roll into roughly one-inch balls. Roll the balls in powdered sugar until well coated and place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Only coat as many dough balls as will fit on the sheets at once; refrigerate the rest and roll them in powdered sugar just before baking.

7. 7

   Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are firm and the centers are puffed but still look slightly wet.

8. 8

   Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.