Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
MAKES ABOUT 4 DOZEN
Chocolate Crinkles are a classic holiday cookie. This version makes them enjoyable for everyone! See all five 2021 Holiday Cookie Recipe Contest Winners.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups gluten-free flour substitute
- 1 1/2 cup cocoa powder (use a mix of light and dark cocoa powders, if available.)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup dairy-free mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Directions
- In a large bowl, stir together flaxseed meal and 9 tablespoons water. Add sugar, olive oil, and vanilla. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, cocoa powder(s), and baking powder. In batches, add dry ingredients and chocolate chips to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Cover and chill dough for at least an hour or up to overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375°F.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet about an inch apart.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 1.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 25.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 14.0 g
- Fiber: 1.0 g
- Added Sugars: 8.0 g
- Sugar: 8.0 g
- Protein: 1.0 g