Delightful Delicacies: The Joy of Crinkle Christmas Cookies

Crinkle cookies, or crackle cookies, are a popular dessert characterized by their cracked, powdered sugar coating.

These cookies have a soft and fudgy texture; often flavored with ingredients like chocolate, lemon, or red velvet. The cracked appearance is achieved as the cookies spread while baking, creating a delightful contrast between the dark, chocolatey interior and the snowy white exterior.

These unique cookies are not only easy to make but also look luxurious and will be the first to disappear from the plate.

Crinkle cookies are a beloved classic in the world of baking. Perfect for holiday gatherings or an everyday treat, they are also a great snack.

So why not simplify your holiday baking this year and try our Christmas crinkle recipes? Your taste buds will thank you!

Cinnamon Crinkle Cookies with almonds

If you’re looking for a sweet and delicious snack your whole family will enjoy, try these almond crinkle cookies with cinnamon and maple syrup.

These treats are made from high-quality almonds and are carefully crafted to create a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.

Each crinkle is coated in a layer of fragrant cinnamon and maple syrup, giving it a unique and delicious flavor that will satisfy your taste buds.

When you take a bite, you’ll be met with a crunchy texture that is both satisfying and addictive.

These almond crinkles are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re looking for a quick snack to enjoy on the go or a treat to share with your friends and family.

They’re easy to pack and take wherever you go, so you can always have a delicious and satisfying snack.

So, why not try these almond crinkles with cinnamon and maple syrup today?

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons of maple syrup
• 1/4 cup of cane sugar
• 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• pinch of salt
• 1 large egg yolk
• 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup of ground almonds
• ½ teaspoon of baking powder
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/4 cup of powdered sugar

Method

• Place the maple syrup, cane sugar, oil, cinnamon, salt, and egg yolk in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and blend until combined.
• Add the flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and baking soda, and mix until you have a soft dough.
• Put the dough in the fridge and chill it for about an hour.
• Preheat the oven to 320°F and line the trays with baking paper.
• Make walnut-sized balls from the dough and roll them in powdered sugar.
• Spread the crinkles on baking sheets and bake for 10-14 minutes until they crackle.
• Allow to cool completely at room temperature and enjoy!

Homemade Grinch Crinkle Cookies

These Homemade Grinch Cookies boast a crinkly sugar exterior and a buttery, soft, almond-flavored interior. Let’s get baking!

Here are some baking tips:

To achieve that desired crinkle look where the cookies spread just enough to get cracks with sugar still coating the top while having a soft interior, follow these steps:

• Chill the dough beforehand. The cold dough on the inside will take longer to bake, while the exterior will bake to crispy perfection!
• Roll the dough in granulated sugar first, then in powdered sugar. This food science tip helps draw out the moisture from the inside to achieve the lovely crinkle on the outside. The granulated sugar helps the powdered sugar stick and not melt while baking.
• Set the oven rack closer to the top part of the oven so that the exterior of the cookie bakes faster than the interior.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of sugar
• ¼ cup cane sugar
• ½ cup room temperature butter
• 2 eggs at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons of almond extract
• 1 and ¾ cup plain flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• green food coloring or matcha powder
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• red icing or red sugar hearts (optional)

Method

• Beat sugar, cane sugar, and butter until creamy (about 3 minutes at medium speed).
• Add eggs and almond extract one at a time.
• Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and gradually add them to the mixer.
• Gradually add the food coloring until you get the desired green color.
• Cover and refrigerate the dough for 2 hours.
• When you are ready to bake the crinkles, preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Take the dough out of the fridge and make a ball out of 1.5 tablespoons of the dough.
• Roll the ball in granulated sugar and then in powdered sugar.
• Continue like this until you use all the dough.
• Place 2 inches apart on a lined baking sheet.
• Bake on the upper oven rack for 10-13 minutes, or until you notice air bubbles escaping between the cookies’ crinkles.
• Let cool completely.
• Decorate the crinkles with red sugar hearts or paint hearts on them using red icing (see photo below).
• Bon apetite!

Chocolate crinkles

You know what’s great about any celebration like Christmas, Thanksgiving, or a birthday? It’s the perfect excuse to chow down on your favorite foods, especially chocolate!

And that’s exactly why it’s time to whip up a batch of chocolate crinkles.

These bad boys are a winter holiday must-have, but honestly, they’re good all year round. These soft, devil’s food-like cake-y cookies get a roll in powdered sugar and when they’re baked, the chocolate dough peeks out in little crinkled fissures beneath the sugar.

Easy to make and a great addition to any cookie platter, but beware – they’re so dang good and chocolaty, they might just make your hot cocoa cravings even worse.

These crinkles are made of sticky dough. How to work with sticky dough?

• Chilling it at least 4 hours before shaping the cookies really helps.
• Work fast and wash your hands between each tray that goes in the oven.
• Roll several cookie dough balls at once and then dredge them in sugar together so there’s less time for the dough to thaw.
• A small cookie scoop helps speed things up.
• Greasing your palms lightly with cooking spray or oil helps the dough not be so sticky.
• You can also shape the dough more easily if you lightly dampen your hands with water.

Ingredients

• 1 and ¼ cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons of cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ½ cup butter, melted and chilled for at least 20 minutes
• 1 cup of sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 cup chocolate chips

For wrapping:

• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Method

• Melt the butter in the microwave and let it cool on the line for 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F Celsius and line two trays with baking paper.
• Set aside.
• Whisk together the flour, cocoa, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
• Set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat the melted and cooled butter with the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
• Add the flour mixture and gently fold it into the wet ingredients using a silicone spatula.
• Then, stir in the chocolate chips.
• Place the sugar and powdered sugar in two separate small bowls.
• Take 1.5 tablespoons of the dough each time and form balls.
• Roll each ball lightly in sugar and then generously in powdered sugar.
• Place on prepared baking sheets.
• Bake for 9-11 minutes or until cookies are puffed and cracked.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
• Store uneaten cookies in an airtight container on the counter for up to 7 days.

Orange Crincle cookies

These chewy, delicious, and fun orange crinkle cookies are full of orange flavor and make a beautiful addition to your Christmas cookie platter or gift boxes.

Baking tips:

• Remember to always measure flour using the scoop and sweep method. One cup weighs 4.25 ounces.
• Softened butter means take it from the fridge 20 minutes before using it. You should be able to press your finger into the stick and make a slight indentation.
• Insulated baking sheets will give you the most even baking, they are my favorite!
• The cookie scoop is roughly one tablespoon.

Ingredients:

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon of orange peel
• 1 tablespoon of orange juice
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Method

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Line a couple of insulated baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
• Set aside.
• In the large bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
• Turn the mixer to low and add the vanilla extract, eggs, orange zest, and orange juice.
• Mix until everything is combined, then increase the speed to medium-high for a minute.
• Scrape down the sides of the bowl and turn the mixer down to low again.
• Slowly add the flour mixture and mix until incorporated.
• Put the powdered sugar in a small bowl.
• Measure out a heaping teaspoon of the dough and roll it into a ball, coating it in powdered sugar.
• Place on a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough.
• Bake for 10-14 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned and the cookies are cracked.
• Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
• Then, transfer it to a cooling rack and let it cool completely.
• We hope you enjoy these cookies as much as we do!

Chocolate Cherry Crinkles

Chocolate Cherry Crinkles – a chocolate crinkle cookie with diced maraschino cherries. If you like chocolate-covered cherries, this cookie is for YOU!

The great thing about this recipe?
You only need ONE bowl! You don’t need to get out your mixer to make them, either.

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• ¾ cup granulated sugar (for the dough)
• 1 large egg
• 20 Maraschino cherries drained and quartered
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon of almond extract
• 1 teaspoon red food coloring
• ¾ cup coarsely chopped dark chocolate
• ½ cup of cherry jam
• 1 + ¾ cup of all-purpose flour
• ¾ teaspoon of baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
• ½ cup powdered sugar (for coating)

Method

• In a large bowl (or a stand mixer), beat the butter with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Whisk in eggs, cherry jam, vanilla extract, almond extract and red food coloring
• Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) until everything is well combined and you have formed a dough.
• Stir in the chocolate and cherries.
• Cover the bowl with cling film and place in the fridge to cool for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 325°F and line the trays with baking paper.
• Scoop the dough into 1-tablespoon portions and form balls.
• Dip each ball first in granulated sugar to coat, then in powdered sugar.
• Shake off excess powdered sugar.
• Place covered dough balls onto a prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
• Bake for 13-15 minutes, until the crinkles crackle.
• Allow the crinkles to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Store cooled crinkles in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.

Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

Gingerbread crinkle cookies are a must-try during the holidays. They are chewy, full of ginger flavor and coated in sugar with exposed cookie cracks.

The cookies are covered in powdered sugar with a few gaping cracks exposing the inner parts of a perfectly baked cookie. The key ingredients are brown sugar and molasses. They play well together and both aid in the chewiness.

To keep the characteristic gingerbread flavor strong, you also need holiday spices (cinnamon, ginger, and cloves).

What you will need

• 2 and ½ cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons of ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon allspice
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 170 g of softened butter
• ⅔ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ½ cup cane molasses
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Method

• Whisk together the flour, cane sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and salt in a large bowl.
• In a mixer, beat the butter and sugar for 3 minutes or until light and fluffy.
• Turn the mixer down to low, add the molasses, vanilla extract, and egg, and mix.
• Add flour mixture in 3 additions and mix until incorporated.
• Be sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl to incorporate all the ingredients into a soft dough.
• Cover with cling film and chill for 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Roll each ball in powdered sugar.
• Place the coated dough balls 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
• Let the crinkles cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 7 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Enjoy these delicious cookies!

Additional Tips for the Best Crinkle Cookies:

• Roll the dough first in granulated sugar and then in powdered sugar. Sugar attracts water, absorbing the moisture from the inside, giving you that beautiful wrinkled effect on the outside. It is a good idea to use granulated sugar first and then powdered sugar so that it sticks and does not melt during baking.
• A combination of both baking soda and baking powder is needed to create the right amount of spread for the cookie to get perfect crinkles.
• Bake One Sheet at a Time – if you have two oven racks, then baking two sheets at once makes the most sense. But for these finicky cookies, a little patience is required. Because heat rises, the hottest part of the oven is at the top; if you bake two sheets at a time, the first tray shields the second from being exposed to this heat. Without that blast of heat, the second tray of cookies doesn’t create crinkles

And how did you like our Christmas crinkles recipes today? Write to us in the comments!