Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Let’s make chocolate crinkle cookies—the kind of holiday favorite that belongs right alongside the best Christmas cookie recipes every season. These classic Christmas cookies truly stand out because they’re every bit as rich and fudgy as homemade brownies, with thick, soft-baked centers and an extra hit of chocolate that makes them even harder to resist.

They have all the charm of a traditional holiday cookie, but with a little something extra. Each one is coated in powdered sugar, creating that signature crinkled finish that feels just as festive as it looks. The contrast between the snowy exterior and the deep chocolate center makes them instantly eye-catching on any cookie tray.

As timeless as Christmas sugar cookies, as beautifully dusted as snowball cookies, and just as irresistible as peanut butter blossoms and pinwheel cookies, these chocolate crinkles have a way of stealing the spotlight. They’re the kind of cookie that always seems to disappear first from the Christmas platter.

There’s nothing flashy or trendy about them, and that’s exactly what makes them so good. They’re classic, dependable, and everything you want in a holiday chocolate cookie—simple in the best possible way, with that rich, nostalgic flavor everyone comes back for year after year.

If the dough feels familiar, there’s a good reason for that. You may recognize it as the same base used for my go-to chocolate cookie, which is exactly why these turn out so beautifully every time. It’s a tried-and-true favorite that’s perfectly suited for these festive, fudgy crinkles.