Chocolate crinkle cookies are a soft, chewy brownie-like cookie that has a hint of powdered sugar they are rolled in. This cookie recipe has the perfect chocolate flavor and the perfect texture that they are a must make for the Christmas cookie platter or a cookie gift tray you are making.
Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl if you are using a hand electric mixer, add the butter and sugar.
On medium speed beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
Blend in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed.
Mix in the cocoa powder until well blended.
Add the rest of the dry ingredients; flour, salt, and baking powder to the mixing bowl and mix at low speed just until incorporated.
Scoop out a tablespoon of chocolate crinkle cookie dough using a cookie scoop and using your hands shape dough it into 1-inch balls.
Pour the powdered sugar on to a plate and roll the ball into the powder sugar.
Place the cookie dough ball on a cookie sheet. Repeat until all of the chocolate crinkles cookie dough is used up and all of the cookies are on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake 12-16 minutes.
Let cool on the baking sheets for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.