Description
Fresh Cinnamon Coffee Crinkles dance between sweet comfort and bold flavor, delivering a delightful treat that perfectly pairs morning coffee with afternoon cravings. Dusted with powdered sugar and packed with rich coffee undertones, these cookies bring warmth to your kitchen in just a few simple steps.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend 2 cups flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp cinnamon, and ½ tsp salt in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly incorporated.
- Whisk 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 room temperature eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a separate large bowl until smooth and fully combined.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a silicone spatula, stopping when no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing the batter.
- Refrigerate the cookie dough for exactly 30 minutes to firm up the texture and enhance flavor development.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring even coverage.
- Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls using your palms, then generously coat each ball with ½ cup powdered sugar for a classic crinkle appearance.
- Arrange cookie balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheets to prevent spreading during baking.
- Bake precisely 10-12 minutes until cookie edges look set but centers remain slightly soft and tender.
- Transfer cookies to wire cooling racks for complete cooling and optimal texture setting.
Notes
- Add extra cinnamon if craving more warm, spicy flavor for deeper complexity.
- Ensure dough is thoroughly chilled so cookies maintain their crinkled texture and don’t spread too thin.
- When coating with powdered sugar, roll generously for a beautiful crackled appearance that looks professional.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to keep similar texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 183 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg