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Dark Chocolate Crinkle Cookies ~ These classic Christmas cookies are soft, rich, and sweet with fudgy centers and layers of powdered sugar. Perfect for holiday snacking!

Dark Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These classic Christmas cookies are soft, rich, and sweet with fudgy centers and layers of powdered sugar. Perfect for holiday snacking!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas, dairy free, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 24
Calories: 72kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 3/4 + 1/4 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips melted
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup oat milk or other mild-flavored plant milk, such as unsweetened almond
  • 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons black cocoa powder also known as black onyx cocoa powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar sifted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, or with a heavy-duty hand mixer, mix together 3/4 cup granulated sugar, melted chocolate, oil, oat milk, corn syrup, flaxseed, and vanilla extract.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix in just until a thick dough comes together.
  • Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes, until chilled throughout. Meanwhile, pour the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar into a small bowl and set it aside. Sift the confectioners' sugar into a separate small bowl and set it aside.
  • For each cookie, scoop a heaping tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Roll the ball first in the granulated sugar then roll in the confectioners' sugar. Set on a cookie sheet at least 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 14 minutes, until cookies are puffed and cracks are visible. Let cookies stand on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to wire racks until cooled completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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