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Wow your friends and family with this tasty Healthy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies recipe. Each cookie is filled with delicious flavor thanks to ingredients like coconut sugar, chocolate chips, and more!
Your new favorite crinkles recipe
For an easy, classic cookie recipe with a slight twist, healthy chocolate crinkle cookies are the name of the game. These treats are loaded with everything good in this world: chocolate chips, vanilla, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, etc.
They’re fluffy but slightly crispy, and they’re coated with powdered sugar for the perfect snowy feel. I love to eat them with my afternoon coffee for the perfect mix of sweet tooth satisfying, afternoon pick-me-up deliciousness.
This healthy dessert is one of my faves, and it’s the perfect treat for having on deck when you just need a little something sweet!
All of the ingredients in these healthy cookies
Nothing unusual to see here, folks! This cookie recipe uses everything you’re used to: flour, salt, eggs, sugar, oil… you name it. So gather your ingredients, and let’s get started!
- All-purpose flour: You can’t have cookies without flour… usually! For this recipe you will need 1 cup.
- Cocoa powder: We’ll be using cocoa powder to add delicious, rich chocolate flavor. Use 1/2 cup.
- Baking powder: To help these cookies bake, throw in 1 tsp of baking powder.
- Salt: 1/4 tsp of salt will add so much yummy flavor!
- Eggs: To bind the ingredients, use 2 eggs.
- Coconut sugar: As for a sweetener, coconut sugar will do the trick! You’ll need 2/3 cup.
- Coconut oil: Include 1/2 cup of melted coconut oil.
- Vanilla: Add 1 tsp of vanilla for extra flavor.
- Chocolate chips: I love to use mini chocolate chips in these cookies. 1/2 cup is plenty!
- Powdered sugar: Finally, set aside 1/2 cup of powdered sugar for coating the dough before baking.
Tools needed to make crinkle cookies
You’ll only need a few things to make chocolate crinkle cookies. A baking sheet, parchment paper, a few mixing bowls, some mixing utensils, and various measuring cups will do the trick.
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Medium mixing bowl
- Stirring utensil
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups: 1/4 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/2 cup, 2/3 cup, 1 cup
How to make healthy chocolate crinkle cookies
For this chocolate crinkle cookie recipe, we’re starting by mixing the dry ingredients, followed by the wet. Then, combine them, chill the dough, roll it into balls, coat with powdered sugar, and bake! It’s simple, easy, and well worth the few minutes of prep time.
First, preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Then, whisk the eggs, coconut sugar, coconut oil, and vanilla in a large bowl.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until everything is well combined. Then, add the chocolate chips.
Chill the dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Once chilled, roll the dough into balls and then roll them in powdered sugar.
Place the rolled dough on the baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes.
Remove from the oven, and once cooled, roll in more powdered sugar.
Substitution Tip
Need to use something different in your cookies? Here are some options! There are a handful of ingredients that will seamlessly tie in, so try these before heading to the store for that missing item.
- Baking powder: If you’re out of baking powder, you can use 1/4 tsp of baking soda instead.
- Egg: Out of eggs or want vegan cookies? Let’s do it. Your option is to make chia eggs or flax eggs. Just mix 2 tbsp of chia seeds with 6 tbsp of water. Either option will account for the 2 eggs.
- Coconut sugar: You can replace coconut sugar with any other sugar at a 1:1 ratio.
- Coconut oil: Any cooking oil (avocado, vegetable, canola) can be used as a sub for coconut oil.
- Powdered sugar: Did you know you can make your own powdered sugar? Take 1/2 cup of white sugar, and blend or process it until it becomes a powder. Ta-da! Powdered sugar!
Cocoa vs. cocao powder
Hint: There’s a difference!
You may have noticed that I didn’t include these ingredients as a swap in the substitution section. That’s because they’re not the same!
Though the difference may be subtle, cocoa and cacao powder are different and cannot be equally swapped at a 1:1 ratio.
Where cocoa powder is more heavily processed (and sometimes even contains added sugar), cacao powder is not roasted and tastes more like an actual cacao bean.
If you need to use cacao in place of the cocoa powder, use less. If used in the same amount, the taste will be a bit overwhelming and can even turn out bitter! I recommend starting with a smaller amount and adding more as needed.
If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!
In a baking frenzy? Here are some more flavors to whip together this week! The monster cookies are always a fan favorite.
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-Free)
- Paleo Thumbprint Cookies with Jam
- Healthy Oatmeal Tahini Cookies
- Healthy Monster Cookies
Photos by Moriah Sawtelle and recipe by Erin Antoniak.
Healthy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Wow your friends and family with this delicious Healthy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies recipe. Each cookie is filled with delicious flavor thanks to ingredients like coconut sugar, chocolate chips, and more!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut sugar, coconut oil, and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients to wet, and stir until all combined. Then add in chocolate chips.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes in fridge.
- Roll cookies into balls and then roll into powdered sugar.
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes.
- When cooled, roll in more powdered sugar.
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Victoria Whitley says
I made these for my family for our Christmas Eve celebration and they were a HIT! My mom is not a chocolate person but even SHE could not resist these! So easy and yummy.
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Erin says
Hi Victoria, so happy everyone loved them! 🙂
Courtney Jurzynski says
My new favorite cookie EVER! And so incredibly easy to make.
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Erin says
Hi Courtney, so glad you loved them!!
keelin says
my favorite cookie recipe i made this season!! it was so delicious thank you!!! everyone in the family loved it!
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Erin says
Hi Keelin, so happy you loved them!
Laura Davis says
These are really quick and easy, not too sweet, just the right amount of chocolatey goodness!
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Erin says
Hi Laura, so glad you love them!
Rachael says
Really enjoyed these! You’d never know these are “healthy” and butter-free. To me, these taste like hot cocoa + marshmallows in cookie form. Will definitely make again!
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Erin says
Hi Rachael, so glad you love them so much!!
Madison says
So delicious! I couldn’t stop eating them. I used regular sugar since that’s what I had and they still turned out amazing!
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Erin says
Hi Madison, so happy you loved them!!
Rachel says
These went down such a treat over the holidays!!! I doubled the recipe and they were all eaten within a few days by friends and family (especially my hubby).
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Erin says
Hi Rachel, I am so happy you and your family all enjoyed them!!
Jaimie says
Love all your recipes. These did not disappoint!! Easy and delicious. Thank you!!!
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Erin says
Hi Jaimie, thanks for your kind words! I am so glad you liked them!
Kelsey says
Amazing!! I need to work on gaining more crinkles but these taste phenomenal. Thank you!
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Erin says
Hi Kelsey, I am so glad you liked them and hope they’re more crinkly next time!
Erin says
These might be one of my favorite cookie recipes ever. I cut the sugar to 1/3 cup and they are still SO delicious and fudgy, planning to make these again and again this holiday season. Highly recommend you double the recipe because you will want to eat the first batch yourself 🙂
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Erin says
Hi Erin, thank for your kind words! I am so glad you liked them! 🙂
Danielle says
These cookies are AMAZE! I brought the leftovers (there weren’t many lol) to work and they were a huge hit. Can’t wait to make them again!
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Erin says
Hi Danielle, I am so happy you and your co-workers loved them!
christina says
These are AMAZING! I doubled the recipe the first time I made them because I knew my family would love them + because ELW recipes have never failed me. I was right – they’re SO GOOD. The taste and fluffiness are amazing, plus they were so easy to make. ELW does it again!
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Erin says
Hi Christina, I am so happy you enjoyed them and thanks for your kind words!! 🙂
Colleen says
My sister and I (she already left a review lol hi meaghan 😂) made this, and our jaws hit the floor when we ate them they are SO GOOD! We couldn’t even wait for them to cool to add the second layer of powdered sugar before diving in. Chocolate crinkles were some of my favorite Christmas cookies growing up, and these were as good, if not better, than our original recipe. 100% making a double batch for Christmas
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Erin says
Hi Colleen, I am so happy you both loved them so much!! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Abby says
This may be my favorite recipe yet of yours! So flavorful!!
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Erin says
Hi Abby, I am so happy you loved them! 🙂
Meaghan says
These are SO good! The fluffiest chocolate crinkles I’ve ever had! They didn’t last long 😉 definitely making these for Christmas!
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Erin says
Hi Meaghan, I am so happy you liked them and sounds like you might need a double batch next time haha
Alaina says
Yum!! So chocolately and fluffy, favorite recipe from cookie week!
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Erin says
Hi Alaina, I am so glad you enjoyed them!!
Jenn says
I used King Arthur 1-to-1 GF flour and Enjoy Life mini chips and these were amazing!
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Erin says
Hi Jenn, thanks for sharing! I am thrilled you loved them!
Heidi Z says
I just made these, they’re in the oven right now! I added some crushed candy canes and peppermint extract too. The batter tastes delicious so if the cookies are even half as good, then these babies will be gone by tomorrow haha
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Erin says
Hi Heidi, ah that sounds so good! Love the additions! 🙂
Sarah says
These were so delicious! The powdered sugar made such a nice cracking effect on top of them, will definitely be making them again closer to Christmas🎄, I subbed half my coconut sugar for maple syrup as I didn’t have enough and they turned out great 🙂
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Erin says
Hi Sarah, I am so happy you enjoyed them and made them your own!
Andrea Breece says
Is there anyway to make this gluten free??
Erin says
Hi Andrea, yes of course! You can switch to any gluten free flour you like. Just check the ratio first in case it isn’t 1:1 depending what you use. Let me know how they come out!