The Best Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Recipe

Do you love the rich chocolate flavor of homemade treats, especially during this time of year? If so, you’re going to adore this double chocolate crinkle cookie recipe! 

Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookie

There’s nothing quite like baking your own desserts at home—these chocolate crinkles have a fudgy center, chewy edges, and a powdered sugar coating that make them the perfect cookies for any chocolate lover.

Unlike store-bought options, this holiday staple is made with real melted chocolate and a touch of espresso powder for extra chocolate flavor.

Shaping the chilled dough into 1-inch balls, rolling them in confectioners’ sugar, and baking on a prepared baking sheet ensures beautifully crinkled edges of the cookies every time. 

These cookie recipes are not only a treat to bake but also incredibly versatile—you can whip up a double batch and experiment with chocolate peppermint crinkle cookies or stick with classic double chocolate chip cookies.

Using a small cookie scoop makes it easy to portion the cookie dough balls evenly, resulting in baked cookies that are soft in the middle and slightly crisp on the outside.

With just 12-14 minutes in a preheated oven, you’ll have warm, gooey chocolate cookies ready to enjoy.

Place them on a cookie sheet, let them cool, and you’ll see why this chocolate crinkle cookies recipe is one of the best cookies for any occasion. Whether it’s for the holidays or just because, these little delights are sure to disappear fast—so make a double batch and savor every bite!

If you love fun healthy dessert recipes make sure you try my Chocolate Avocado Milkshake, Paleo Snickerdoodles, Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies, Air Fryer Chocolate Cake and my most popular 3 Ingredient Muffins.

Why this recipe works...

With the holidays quickly approaching, many of us are diving into our favorite cookie recipes, and this Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Recipe is one you’ll want to bake again and again!

A friend passed this recipe along to me, raving about its rich chocolate flavor and perfect texture, and I couldn’t wait to try it. After baking a double batch, I was thrilled with the results, and I think you’ll be too! Here’s why it works:

Rich and Decadent: These cookies combine melted dark chocolate and espresso powder for a deep, indulgent flavor.
Beautiful Presentation: Rolling the cookie dough balls in powdered sugar creates a stunning crinkled appearance that’s perfect for the holidays.
Easy and Reliable: The short baking time and straightforward instructions make it easy to bake consistently fudgy cookies with chewy edges every time.

Ingredients:

Here’s what you’ll need to make these gluten-free coconut cookies. See exact measurements in the recipe card below:

Dark Chocolate - 55-72% Cacao works the best for these fudge crinkle cookies.

Coconut Sugar - To sweeten the chocolate crinkle cookies.

Unsweetened Cocoa Powder - This recipe calls for  ¾ cups of cocoa powder for maximum flavor.

Confectioner's Sugar - The powdered sugar adds a light sweetness to balance the rich chocolate flavor of the cookies without overpowering them and gives them that signature crinkle effect.

How to Make Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

1: Line a Baking sheet with parchment paper. Fill a small pot with water and heat on the stove to a simmer. Grab your chocolate and place in a heat proof bowl and place the bowl over the simmering water to melt the chocolate - stir occasionally until completed melted - remove from heat and set aside. 

2: In the bowl of your stand mixer with the paddle attachment - add butter, sugar, vanilla and mix until creamy on medium speed. It will get light and fluffy - mix about 5 minutes. Scrape the sides with a spatula to get all the batter and blend again.

3: Reduce to low speed and add in melted chocolate and a teaspoon of espresso powder - beat until all incorporated.

4: Add eggs to the bowl now one at a time - beat until combined.

5: Add all purpose flour, cocoa powder, and sea salt and beat until a smooth dough forms.

6: Use a small cookie scoop to drop 1.5 ounce dough balls onto the cookie sheet and then place the entire sheet pan in the fridge to chill for 1 hour.

7: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F - Place your confectioners sugar in a bowl. Remove your dough balls from the fridge and toss the cookie dough balls in the confectioners sugar until completely coated and place back on your sheet pan.

8: Place in the oven and bake 12-14 minutes.

9: Remove and place on a wire rack to cool.

Watch the How to Make Crinkle Cookies Video Here...

Expert Tips

• Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure eggs and butter (if used) are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better incorporation of ingredients. This prevents overmixing and creates a consistent dough.
• Chill the Dough: Wrap the cookie dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Chilled dough is easier to handle and helps achieve the classic crinkle texture during baking.
• Enhance Flavor with Espresso Powder: Add a pinch of espresso powder to the dough to deepen the chocolate flavor without making the cookies taste like coffee.
• Melt Chocolate Properly: Use a double boiler to melt chocolate gently. This prevents scorching, ensuring a smooth and glossy consistency that enhances the cookies' fudgy texture.
• Roll Generously in Confectioners’ Sugar: Don’t skimp when rolling the dough balls in confectioners’ sugar. A thick coating is essential for achieving the dramatic crinkle effect.
• Line Your Baking Sheets: Use parchment paper or silicone mats on your cookie sheets to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
• Store in an Airtight Container: Once cooled, store baked cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft and fresh for up to a week. Place parchment between layers to prevent sticking.
• Freeze for Later: To save time, roll the dough into balls, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, and place them in a freezer bag. When ready to bake, roll the frozen balls in confectioners’ sugar and bake directly from the freezer.
• Don’t Overbake: Bake in a preheated oven for 11-12 minutes. The cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when removed; they will continue to set as they cool.

Are you a Weight Watcher?

If you follow my Blog you probably already know I am a lifetime member of Weight Watchers and I like to point all of my Recipes with the WW Points System.

This Weight Watchers friendly chocolate crinkle cookie recipe is 9 Points on my Weight Watchers points app for one decadent cookie.

Weight Watchers has a new individualized program right now to make it easier to enjoy the foods you love and still lose weight.

Just plug the ingredients into your WW app to confirm the points for your individual program.

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Make sure you check out my Newbie WW Tips and Tricks Guide if you are just getting started.

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