Description
Mocha Crinkle Cookies are delightful chocolate and coffee-flavored treats that combine rich cocoa and espresso powder. These soft, fudgy cookies with crinkled tops are coated in powdered sugar, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and a slight coffee kick, ideal for holiday gatherings or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Others
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined to create an even dry mix.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the granulated sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is well incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a thick dough forms. Then, fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Chill Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour. This step firms up the dough to make shaping easier and helps preserve the crinkle texture during baking.
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll each into a ball, then generously coat each ball with powdered sugar, ensuring full coverage for the crinkle effect.
- Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until cookies spread out and develop characteristic crinkled tops.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This ensures they set properly and are easier to handle.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps create the classic crinkle appearance and prevents excessive spreading during baking.
- For a bolder coffee flavor, increase the espresso powder slightly to your taste.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for several days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
