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Vegan Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Fudgy and rich vegan chocolate crinkle cookies are so easy to make! A delicious vegan spin on a classic Christmas and holiday cookie! Freeze well too!

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate crinkle cookies, vegan christmas cookies, vegan crinkle cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling 30 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
  • 1 tbsp espresso powder
  • 1/3 cup non-dairy milk
  • 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, add sugar and coconut oil. Stir with a wooden spoon until the mix is well combined and smooth. Add the ground flax seeds, espresso powder, non-dairy milk and vanilla, and mix well to combine.

  3. Sift in the sifted flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Stir until combined with the wet ingredients and a soft dough is formed. Chill for 30 minutes.

  4. Place the powdered sugar in a small mixing bowl. Scoop out a heaping tablespoon of dough at a time, and shape into a ball. Roll the ball in the powdered sugar very generously, covering all sides. The more powdered sugar, the prettier the cookies will be.
  5. Place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart so they have room to spread.

  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set. They will appear slightly undercooked and soft, but will firm up as they cool.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Store any extra cookies in an airtight container for 4-5 days. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  • For oil-free use applesauce instead of coconut oil
  • For peppermint chocolate crinkle cookies, leave out the espresso powder and add a couple of drops of mint essence or culinary spearmint essential oil to these. You can also add chopped candy canes or peppermint candy.
  • For a gluten-free chocolate crinkle cookie, use King Arthur Gluten Free Mix or Bob's Red Mill.
  • The cookie dough is very sticky and way easier to manage once it has been chilled.Chilling also ensures thicker cookies with a fudgy texture, and less spreading while baking. Sifting the flour and cocoa powder is helpful here.