Soft-baked Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with a deliciously chewy center and crunchy edges: the ultimate treat for any chocolate lover. These indulgent cookies are made with melted chocolate, brown sugar, and white granulated sugar, then crinkled with a special technique to create a unique texture. Perfect for snacking on or sharing (or not!)

These rich, indulgent cookies boast an unprecedented 100% increase in chocolate intensity, blending cocoa powder with tiny, melt-in-your-mouth mini chocolate chips to create a sumptuously fudgy delight. Delicately cracked and dusted with a whisper of powdered sugar, these treats are at once visually stunning and tantalizing to the taste buds. With a decadent, brownie-esque texture and an intense, velvety chocolate flavor, it’s no wonder you’ll be hooked from the very first bite – making multiple batches is practically guaranteed!

Vegetable oil substitutes butter, maintaining a remarkably tender and succulent texture that persists for an extended period. With a straightforward freeze-and-bake technique, these cookies offer the perfect blend of ease and reliability. Whether you’re baking ahead of time or seeking a delightful activity to share with children, these scrumptious cookies are an absolute must-try.

Vegetable Oil

Don’t be tempted to substitute butter for oil in your cookie dough – we’ve got a compelling reason why you should stick with the latter. The addition of oil to these cookie recipes keeps them remarkably fresh and tender, allowing them to retain their soft texture for an extended period of time. As butter can significantly impact both the taste and consistency of brownies, incorporating it in moderation is crucial to maintain a desirable fudgy texture? Opt for neutral-tasting oils such as vegetable, canola, or sunflower oil to achieve optimal outcomes.

Baking the Cookies

Although baked to the suggested duration, these cookies may retain a surprisingly tender texture. But rest assured, they’ll solidify as they reach room temperature. If you overbake these cookies, they’ll irreparably lose their coveted fudgy centre, rendering them less scrumptious; we assure you of this.

Freezing Dough For Later

With a little planning, you can enjoy freshly baked cookies at any moment by freezing the dough and baking it whenever you please. To successfully prepare frozen cookie dough balls, simply form the cookie dough into small spheres, position them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and allow them to freeze until the dough reaches a solid state. You’ll then transfer the dough balls to a resealable plastic bag, ensuring they’re fully coated in the remaining olive oil and any accumulated juices from the tomatoes.

As baking time approaches, permit frozen pastries to temper at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, ensuring a tacky exterior is achieved. Generously roll the sweet treats in powdered sugar, and subsequently bake as per the prescribed recipe guidelines. You don’t need to fully thaw the dough!