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Indulge in the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers - the Chocolate Crinkle Cookies! These delectable delights are carefully crafted to bring you a symphony of rich cocoa flavor that will make your taste buds sing with delight. With their cracked and powdered-sugar-drenched exteriors, these cookies are not just a feast for the stomach, but also for the eyes.

Imagine taking a bite and being transported to dessert heaven as the soft yet fudgy center melts in your mouth. Pair them with a glass of milk for a classic combination or savor their decadence with a steaming cup of coffee for a comforting treat.

No matter the occasion, these Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are the perfect sweet companion. Once you experience the sheer bliss they offer, you'll find yourself unable to resist their allure. So go ahead, yield to temptation and allow yourself to be captivated by the pure pleasure that these delightful creations bring. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you for it.

These have been lightened up by substituting in some natural sweetener for the sugar. You can go with any kind that you enjoy which measures cup for cup like sugar. You can also make these cookies even more unique to the season or occasion by adding in sprinkles!

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Yield: 20

Author: The Skinny Fork (Amanda Plott)

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 10 MinInactive time: 4 HourTotal time: 4 H & 20 M

A traditional chocolate cookie that's got crinkles and cracks that show through a dusting of powdered sugar. Deliciously sweet with just the right amount of chocolatey goodness.

Ingredients

1 C. Flour
1 Tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 Tsp. Salt
1/2 C. Sugar
1/2 C. Natural Sweetener
1/3 C. Canola or Vegetable Oil
2/3 C. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
2 Whole Large Eggs, Room Temperature
1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
1/4 C. Powdered Sugar
1/4 C. Powdered Sugar Substitute

Instructions

Whisk together the 1 C. Flour, 1 Tsp. Baking Powder, and 1/2 Tsp. Salt together in a medium bowl; set aside.
Place the 1/2 C. Natural Sweetener and 1/3 C. Canola or Vegetable Oil into the base of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat together until well mixed.
Add in the 2/3 C. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder and continue to beat until well combined.
Beat in the 2 Whole Large Eggs one at a time and the 1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract.
Stir the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture in two or three batches until just combined.
Cover with plastic wrap or place in an air-tight container and place into the fridge for at least four hours and up to overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat; set aside.
Place the powdered sugar and powdered sugar substitute into a small bowl.
Scoop the dough out in 1 1/2 Tbsp. size balls. Roll each in the powdered sugar mixture and place onto the prepared baking sheet about 2" apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven once done and let the cookies sit for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to continue cooling.

Recommended Products

Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Granulated Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener

Amazon Fresh - Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

McCormick All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract

Nutrition Facts

Calories

93.5

Fat (grams)

4.52 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

0.93 g

Carbs (grams)

13.93 g

Fiber (grams)

1.23 g

Net carbs

12.7 g

Sugar (grams)

6.58 g

Protein (grams)

1.76 g

Sodium (milligrams)

89.6 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

16.37 mg

Nutritional Claims: Kidney Friendly • Vegetarian • Pescatarian • Peanut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • Kosher