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    Published: Dec 5, 2022 · Modified: Jan 22, 2023 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Crinkle Brownie Cookies

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    brownie crinkle cookies on a cooling rack.

    Introducing the newest addition to your cookie repertoire: Crinkle Brownie Cookies! These soft, chewy cookies are loaded with chocolate fudge brownie flavor and coated with a white sugar crackle coating.

    Plus, they're easy to make - perfect for a quick and satisfying dessert. These Crinkle brownie cookies will be so welcome at your next Holiday cookie exchange.

    For more Christmas cookie ideas, see our Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread cookies, Crumbl Churro Cookies, Danish Wedding Cookies (Snowballs), and Chocolate Peppermint Cookies.

    brownie crinkle cookies on a cooling rack.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    This brownie crinkle cookies recipe is the perfect balance of fudgy and chewy, with a crispy outer shell. They're mixed with semisweet chocolate chips, making them irresistible. If you love brownies, you'll love these cookies!

    If you're looking for an easy cookie recipe that will impress your guests, give these crinkle cookies a try!

    brownie crinkle cookies on a cooling rack.
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    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Crinkle Brownie Cookies
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Tips for Success
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Food Safety
    • Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
    • Connect with Smells Like Delish!
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    Ingredients

    Crinkle cookies are a Christmas tradition! This crinkle cookie recipe is easy to make, even for baking beginners! Plus, they're pretty festive looking, so they're perfect for holiday gatherings and gift giving.

    ingredients for brownie crinkle cookies.
    • Flour
    • Cocoa powder, natural unsweetened (like Hershey regular or dark cocoa)
    • Baking soda
    • Salt
    • Butter, room temperature
    • Granulated sugar for the batter, and extra to roll cookies in.
    • Brown sugar, packed in measuring cup
    • Egg, room temperature
    • Vanilla extract
    • Semi sweet chocolate chips
    • White chocolate chips
    • Powdered sugar, lumps broken up

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    How to Make Crinkle Brownie Cookies

    This brownie crinkle cookies recipe is simple to make, and always a hit with kids and adults alike. Follow along with the visual tutorial and you cookies will turn out crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside.

    Prepare the Cookie Dough

    First, preheat your oven to 350 F. Line a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper, or spray with non stick cooking spray. Set aside for later.

    dry cookie ingredients in a bowl.
    1. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
    eggs, butter, and sugar in a bowl.
    1. In a medium mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla until fluffy.
    mixing wet and dry ingredients in a bowl.
    1. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the bowl of creamed butter & sugars mixture until the flour mixture is blended in.
    white and semi sweet chocolate chips added to brownie batter.
    1. Add the chocolate chips to the cookie dough and stir in with a spatula or wooden spoon. Distribute the chips evenly.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Roll In Sugar and Bake

    Roll the cookie dough into balls, about 36 total. Put the powdered sugar in a bowl, and break up and big lumps. Set it next to another bowl with the ¼ cup of granulated sugar.

    powdered sugar rolled cookie dough balls.
    1. Roll the cookie dough balls first in the granulated sugar, then roll generously in the powdered sugar. Place on the parchment lined cookie sheet.
    baked crinkle cookies on a cookie sheet.
    1. Leave about 2" between cookies, and set the tray in the preheated oven. Bake for 9 minutes at 350 F. Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Baking Note: Cookie Slamming Hack

    If the cookies are not spreading enough at the 7 minute mark, simply remove the pan from the oven and do the cookie tray slam.

    You take the tray of partially baked cookies and slam it down hard on the counter, causing the cookies to spread out a little more. Pop back in the oven to cook another 2 minutes.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve these cookies any time of the year, however, they are traditionally popular at Christmas. These cookies make an great presentation for any event, cookie exchange, or gift giving bundle.

    For more any time desserts masquerading as Christmas treat, see our Christmas Bundt Cake, Homemade Peppermint Patties, Christmas Gourmet Popcorn, and 3 Minute Fudge recipes.

    brownie crinkle cookies on a cooling rack.

    Substitutions

    You can substitute any flavor of baking chips for this recipe. You can also make them without any chocolate chips at all, and have nice regular chewy plain brownie crinkle cookies!

    Variations

    A super quick variation for these Crinkle Brownie Cookies, it to use a store bought brownie mix for the cookie base! Add in chocolate chips and follow the rest of the recipe instructions.

    Equipment

    Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. These rimmed cookie baking sheets come as a set of two with a cooking rack that fits perfectly inside the nested sheets for easy storage.

    • Rimmed Cookie Sheet Set w cooling rack
    • Kitchen Aid Hand Mixer

    Storage

    Store these cookies in your cookie jar or on a plate for up to two days. For longer, cover with plastic wrap or in a ziploc bag to preserve freshness.

    You can also freeze the dough balls and take out what you need when ready to bake. Let them defrost in the refrigerator overnight so they don't build up condensation while defrosting on your kitchen counter.

    Tips for Success

    • Don't over bake the cookies. They may look a little soft when you first take them out of the oven. Trust me, they will be perfect when they cool, as they continue baking a little the first 5 minutes out of the oven. This will give you the crunchy outside and soft brownie texture inside.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I freeze these Crinkle Brownie Cookies?

    Yes, you can freeze them before rolling in powdered sugar and baking, or you can freeze them after baking. Either way, store them in a plastic tub or freezer safe zipper bag. The dough balls will freeze up to 3 months.

    Food Safety

    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    Crinkle Brownie Cookies

    Introducing the newest addition to your cookie repertoire: Crinkle Brownie Cookies! These soft, chewy cookies are loaded with chocolate fudge brownie flavor and coated with a white sugar crackle coating.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time9 mins
    Total Time29 mins
    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: American, Christmas
    Servings: 36 Cookies
    Calories: 109kcal
    Author: Kelly Bloom

    Equipment

    • Large Rimmed Cookie sheet with cooling racks
    • Kitchenaid Handmixer

    Ingredients

    For the Crinkle Cookie Dough

    • 1 cup flour
    • 5 oz unsweetened cocoa powder sift to break up lumps
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup butter at room temp
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup brown sugar packed
    • 1 egg at room temp
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
    • ½ cup white chocolate chips

    For the Rolling Sugar

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line one or two rimmed cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

    Make the Crinkle Brownie Cookie Dough

    • Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
      1 cup flour, 5 oz unsweetened cocoa powder, ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • In a medium mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla until fluffy.
      ½ cup butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the bowl of creamed butter & sugars mixture until the flour mixture is blended in. Add the chocolate chips to the cookie dough and stir in with a spatula or wooden spoon. Distribute the chips evenly.
      ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips, ½ cup white chocolate chips
    • Roll the cookie dough into balls, about 36 total. Put the powdered sugar in a bowl, and break up and big lumps. Set it next to another bowl with the ¼ cup of granulated sugar.
      1 cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • Roll the cookie dough balls first in the granulated sugar, then roll generously in the powdered sugar. Place on the parchment lined cookie sheet.
    • Leave about 2" between cookies, and set the tray in the preheated oven. Bake for 9 minutes at 350 F. Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

    Notes

    • Don't over bake the cookies. They may look a little soft when you first take them out of the oven. Trust me, they will be perfect when they cool, as they continue baking a little the first 5 minutes out of the oven. This will give you the crunchy outside and soft brownie texture inside.
    • If you don't want 'from scratch' Crinkle Brownie Cookies, you can still make these using a store bought brownie mix! Stir in some chocolate chips, and follow the cookie instructions from there.
    • Freeze unbaked cookie balls for up to 3 months, just take out and defrost what you need to bake!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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