Best 6 Chocolate Snowflake Cookies Chocolate Crinkles Crackles Recipes

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A Christmas classic, chocolate snowflake cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with a sweet powdered sugar coating. They're also known as chocolate crinkles or crackles due to their characteristic cracked appearance. These cookies are a great holiday treat to share with family and friends, and they're sure to be a hit at any cookie exchange. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily create these delicious and festive treats in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE SNOWFLAKE COOKIES (CHOCOLATE CRINKLES / CRACKLES)



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Make and share this Chocolate Snowflake Cookies (Chocolate Crinkles / Crackles) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 dozen, 96 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares, melted
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, oil, and melted chocolate in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until blended.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Add about one-fourth of dry mixture at a time to chocolate mixture, mixing after each addition.
  • Cover and let chill at least 2 hours.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and roll in powdered sugar.
  • Place cookies 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F.
  • for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Cool on wire racks.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CRACKLES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in the melted butter and eggs until combined, then stir in the white chocolate chips. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Put the confectioners' sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll tablespoonfuls of the dough into balls, then roll in the confectioners' sugar until well coated. Place 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
  • Bake until the cookies are puffed and the tops are cracked, about 10 minutes. Let cool 2 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.

CHOCOLATE CRINKLE COOKIES



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The "crinkle" in this recipe's name comes from their distinctive crackle-top. The look is achieved through the transformation of sugar-coated dough balls into distinctively textured cookies. Not only are chocolate crinkle cookies beautiful to look at, they're the perfect combination of chocolatey taste and chewy texture.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h45m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix oil, chocolate, granulated sugar and vanilla. Stir in eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray.
  • Drop dough by teaspoonfuls into powdered sugar; roll around to coat and shape into balls. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are set. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CRINKLES II



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Chocolate cookies coated in confectioners' sugar...very good!

Provided by Dawn

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Time 5h

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together cocoa, white sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the cocoa mixture. Cover dough, and chill for at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Roll dough into one inch balls. I like to use a number 50 size scoop. Coat each ball in confectioners' sugar before placing onto prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand on the cookie sheet for a minute before transferring to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 33.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

CHOCOLATE CRACKLE COOKIES



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A variegated pattern of deep dark chocolate and pure white powdered sugar makes these crinkly cookies a striking study in contrast. Roll balls of the rich dough first in granulated sugar, then in confectioners' sugar. The first layer ensures that the second one retains its snowy white appearance.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup whole milk
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring. Set aside, and let cool. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Mix butter and brown sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in eggs and vanilla, and then the melted chocolate. Reduce speed to low; mix in flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with the milk. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Wrap each in plastic; refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Divide each piece into 16 (1-inch) balls. Roll in granulated sugar to coat, then in confectioners' sugar to coat. Space 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake until surfaces crack, about 14 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks. Cookies can be stored between layers of parchment in airtight containers up to 3 days.

CHOCOLATE CRINKLES IV



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Everyone's favorite chocolate cookie. Your life is not complete until you have eaten these cookies.

Provided by Randi

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup vegetable oil
4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
4 eggs
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl beat eggs and sugar until light. Stir in the oil, vanilla, melted chocolate. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the chocolate mixture. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips. Refrigerate dough until firm. This will take anywhere from an hour in the freezer or overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll them in confectioners' sugar until heavily coated. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets and bake for 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies should be firm to touch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.9 calories, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 87.2 mg, Sugar 40.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor. A dark or bittersweet cocoa powder will give the cookies a more intense chocolate taste than a regular or unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • To easily coat the cookie balls in confectioners' sugar, place the balls in a plastic bag with the sugar and shake to coat.
  • For chewier cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease a baking sheet and flour it lightly to prevent the cookies from sticking.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and prevent them from becoming too soft.

Conclusion:

Chocolate snowflake cookies, also known as chocolate crinkles or crackles, are a delicious and festive holiday treat. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their rich chocolate flavor and crispy, crackled exterior, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party. These tips can help you create perfect chocolate snowflake cookies every time. From choosing the right ingredients to baking and storing the cookies, these tips will ensure that your cookies are delicious and festive. So, put on your apron and get ready to bake some holiday cheer!

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