Vegan Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These dairy-free, eggless chocolate crinkle cookies are simple indulgences for chocolate lovers. They have a snazzy pattern but are so easy to make.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 40

Cook Time 12

Rest 1

Total Time 1 56

Servings cookies

Calories 89

Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl and set aside.
½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ⅛ teaspoon salt
In a larger bowl, add the sugars, oil, vanilla, espresso powder, and cocoa powder. Mix to combine then stir in the vegan egg.
¼ cup granulated cane sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon instant espresso powder, ¼ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, 1 vegan egg
Gradually mix in the flour until a dough is formed. Cover and chill the dough for 1 hour or until firm.
Preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Fill one small bowl with granulated sugar and another with confectioners’ sugar.
Divide the dough into 9 pieces. You can also use a #40 cookie scoop (1½ tablespoons). Roll each piece into a ball between your hands.
Roll each ball into the granulated sugar first for a light coating, then into the confectioners’ sugar for a heavy coating.
2 tablespoons granulated cane sugar, ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
Place the cookies on the baking sheet with 2 inches of space between them. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until they have just cracked.
Cool the cookies for 2 minutes on the tray, then carefully move them to a cooling rack. Dust with a little more confectioners’ sugar if needed.

Egg replacer options:
1. Store-bought vegan egg replacer for 1 egg (e.g., Ener-G or Bob’s Red Mill) mixed with water as directed.
2. 1 tbsp tapioca starch mixed with 2 tbsp aquafaba.
3. 1 tbsp ground flax or chia seeds mixed with 2 tbsp water. Set aside for 5 minutes until thickened (makes chewier cookies).
Flavor variations - Try adding some peppermint extract or finely chopped candy canes for mint chocolate cookies, or grated orange zest for chocolate orange ones! For more texture, stir in a handful of cranberries, toasted nuts, or your favorite vegan candy bar.
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