Description
Delicious and festive Christmas Crinkle Cookies that are soft and chewy with a powdered sugar coating.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together granulated sugar and vegetable oil.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and then coat each ball in powdered sugar.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- For a festive touch, add red and green sprinkles before baking.
- Use cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas Crinkle Cookies, festive cookies, holiday baking