Chocolate cinnamon crinkle cookies are a delicious take on a classic crinkle cookie. Ground cinnamon is infused in the batter and then added into the powdered sugar coating.

Crinkle cookies are one of my favorite cookies! The texture and powdered sugar coating is just so good.

This chocolate cinnamon crinkle cookie version has that extra “secret” ingredient that sets them apart from the rest. The warm flavor of ground cinnamon really compliments the chocoalte.

I love making these for the holidays and giving them as gifts. Package them in a nice tin or box for an easy, delicious holiday surprise for friends and family.

If you want to try other crinkle cookies be sure to check out these Kentucky butter cake cookies, strawberry cake mix cookies, and lemon cake mix cookies.

What makes these cookies so good

• Flavor and texture. These cookies are chewy, chocolatey, and the hint of cinnamon adds a delicious layer of flavor.
• Easy to make. They are easy to make and a great recipe to get your kids involved.

Ingredients

• Unsweetened chocolate – You can find this in the baking aisle.
• Sugar – Use granulated sugar.
• Ground cinnamon – This will be used in the batter and with the powdered sugar coating.
• Vegetable oil – Used for the batter.
• Eggs – This recipe uses 4 eggs.
• Vanilla extract – Adds a sweet, warmth flavor.
• All-purpose flour – Make sure to use all-purpose flour.
• Baking powder – These helps the cookies raise.
• Powdered sugar – The cookie dough is rolled in powdered sugar, cinnamon mixture.

How to make chocolate cinnamon crinkle cookies

This is an overview of the recipe directions. Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe.

Step one: Start by melting the unsweetened chocolate. I do this in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stove. Mix the melted chocolate, sugar, and oil with an electric mixer.

Step two: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract.

Step three: Slowly mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.

Step four: Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Step five: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Cover them in powdered sugar and cinnamon mixture. Place on a lined cookie sheet.

Step six: Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 10 minutes. Let cook on a wire rack.

Heather’s recipe tips

• Be careful not to burn the chocolate when melting it. Start with 20 seconds in the microwave and add 5 seconds at a time until it’s melted.
• Don’t over mix the dough. Combine ingredients until just combined.

Storage

Store: These chocolate crinkle cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Freeze: They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Store in a freezer safe container or bag.

More delicious cookie recipes

• Sour cream cookies – Soft, sweet cookies made with sour cream.
• Brownie mix cookies – Chewy, brownie like cookies made with a mix.
• Lemon snowball cookies – Melt in your mouth cookies.
• Butterscotch cookies – Old fashioned recipe for butterscotch cookies.
• Potato chip cookies – Sweet and salty cookies.