Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine sugar, cocoa, and oil: In a medium bowl, mix together the white sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract to the mixture.
- Mix dry ingredients: In another medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt thoroughly.
- Combine dry and wet mixtures: Gradually stir the dry ingredient mixture into the cocoa mixture until just combined; the dough will be sticky.
- Chill the dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to firm up for easier handling.
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Form dough balls: Using a #50 scoop or by hand, roll or scoop the dough into 1-inch balls. Then roll each ball generously in confectioners’ sugar to create the crackled effect after baking.
- Arrange on baking sheets: Place the sugar-coated dough balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops have cracked, revealing the distinctive crinkle pattern.
- Cool the cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat the process with any remaining dough.
Notes
- Use a #50 scoop for uniform dough balls to ensure even baking and consistent size.
- For a festive holiday twist, add ½ teaspoon peppermint extract to the dough.
- Extra dough can be wrapped tightly and frozen for making cookies later, which helps manage batch sizes and freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American