Mocha Crinkles

Indulge in the rich, chocolatey allure of Mocha Crinkles—soft, fudgy cookies infused with the bold flavor of espresso for the ultimate treat. These crackle-topped delights combine cocoa powder and instant espresso powder to create a perfectly balanced mocha essence that coffee and chocolate lovers will adore. With their signature crinkled powdered sugar coating, these cookies are as striking as they are delicious. What's more, the recipe is wonderfully straightforward, featuring simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour and vanilla extract. After a quick prep and chilling period to enhance flavor, these cookies bake to perfection in just 10 minutes. Ideal for holidays, gatherings, or elevating your daily coffee break, Mocha Crinkles are the go-to dessert for a crowd-pleasing, caffeinated twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoons instant espresso powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, instant espresso powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and vegetable oil. Mix well using a whisk or an electric hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, to the sugar-oil mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture, stirring with a spoon or spatula until just combined. The dough will be thick.

Step 5

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls using your hands. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.

Step 8

Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookies puff up and crack on the surface.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy your delicious mocha crinkles with a cup of coffee or as a dessert!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	728 grams (728.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2552

Total Fat 80.20g	103%
Saturated Fat 20.40g	102%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.60g
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 1185mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 475.80g	173%
Dietary Fiber 47.80g	171%
Total Sugars 262.30g
Protein 55.00g	110%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 225mg	17%
Iron 29mg	162%
Potassium 2205mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.4%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 66.9%