Description
Flourless Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are rich, fudgy, and naturally gluten-free — the perfect guilt-free holiday treat! With a crackly powdered sugar coating and soft brownie-like centers, these cookies deliver indulgent chocolate flavor without flour or excess sugar. They’re quick to make, irresistibly chewy, and ideal for anyone craving a light yet decadent Christmas dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (100g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (or ¼ cup almond meal)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (90g) dark chocolate chips, melted
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, for rolling
- Optional add-ins: mini chocolate chips, espresso powder, or chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk eggs, vanilla, and melted chocolate until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt until a thick dough forms.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the dough and help create crinkles.
- Shape: Scoop 1-inch balls of dough, roll in powdered sugar, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, until tops are cracked and edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool: Let cookies rest on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for defined crinkles.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for deep chocolate flavor.
- Don’t overbake — the centers should remain soft and fudgy.
- Roll generously in powdered sugar for a snowy holiday look.
- Store in airtight containers for up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Recipes, Gluten-Free Baking
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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