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Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Dairy Free, Too!)

December 2, 2019 by Emily 12 Comments

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies – These gorgeous gluten-free crinkle cookies are ultra-fudgy and absolutely delicious! Perfect for the holidays or your next chocolate craving. (Gluten-Free & Dairy Free)

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Do you have a favorite childhood cookie?

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are Michael’s favorite. He grew up eating his mom’s (so good!), and they’re one of those recipes that make it really seem like the holidays for him. (My holiday childhood faves = my mom’s dipped ginger cookies and sweet sticky Chex mix!)

Every holiday season, we like to re-work one or two recipes from our pre-gluten free days so we can add them to our holiday traditions, and this year we perfected these gluten-free chocolate crinkle cookies. If you’ve never had them before, chocolate crinkles are fudgy, brownie-like chocolate cookies rolled in powdered sugar and baked. When the cookies spread in the oven, they create this gorgeous “crackle” effect on the tops that not only looks impressive on a cookie plate or dessert tray but tastes amazing too.

These gluten-free chocolate crinkle cookies are based on our original recipe and have all the same soft, chocolatey goodness of the original. They’re a perfect addition to your holiday (or a great way to satisfy your next chocolate craving!). Here’s how easy they are to make…

Overhead view of Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies on a cooling rack Front view of gluten-free chocolate crinkle cookies leaning against a bottle of almond milk

HERE’S WHAT GOES INTO CHOCOLATE CRINKLE COOKIES:

Gluten-free chocolate crinkle cookies only take 9 ingredients, and they’re all simple and straightforward. (Isn’t that just the best?!). Ours are made from…

  • GLUTEN-FREE FLOUR. These gluten-free chocolate crinkle cookies are based on our original recipe. I LOVE that they’re easily converted to gluten-free cookies thanks to a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour. Our favorites are this one and this one.
  • UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER. The ultra chocolatey-brownie flavor comes from plenty of unsweetened cocoa powder. You can use regular or dark cocoa powder (sometimes sold as Dutch-processed or alkalized cocoa powder). You can also mix them!
  • SUGAR. I almost always use unrefined sweeteners in my dessert recipes, but sometimes a special occasion calls for the white stuff! I like this organic cane sugar.
  • AVOCADO OIL. I use a neutral oil, like avocado oil, as the fat for these cookies. You get that decadent brownie texture without any added flavor (like you get from olive or coconut oils). You can substitute another neutral-tasting oil, if you prefer.
  • EGGS + VANILLA. We round out the wet ingredients with eggs and vanilla. I love that the eggs give them a deeply fudgy texture and just enough puff, while the vanilla really plays up the chocolate. (See the next section for other fun flavor twists you can try!)
  • BAKING POWDER + SALT. lastly, the baking powder helps the cookies rise, while the salt keeps these from being too sweet.
  • POWDERED SUGAR. What makes these gluten-free chocolate crinkle cookies extra special is the powdered sugar “crackle” effect they get when baked. You’ll roll the chocolate cookie dough balls in a bit of powdered sugar and during the baking, they’ll spread and create that pretty crinkle effect you’re looking for.

Overhead view of gluten-free chocolate crinkle cookies on a white background Overhead view of a plate of gluten-free chocolate crinkle cookies on a white background

ADD A FUN FLAVOR TWIST! TRY ONE OF THESE SPINS ON CRINKLE COOKIES:

For a change of pace, you can add a little extra flavor to these chocolate crinkle cookies. It’s a great way to add a special little twist.

  • PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE CRINKLE COOKIES. Add 1/2-1 tsp. peppermint extract (depending on how strong you like it!) along with the vanilla. It gives major candy cane/hot chocolate vibes that are PERFECT for the holidays.
  • AMARETTO CHOCOLATE CRINKLE COOKIES. Add 1/2-1 tsp. almond extract along with the vanilla. We LOVE almond with chocolate, and this amaretto twist is really something special.
  • OTHER OPTIONS. You could also play with orange zest or extract (start small!) for a chocolate-orange effect. Really, just think of anything that plays nice with chocolate!

Front view of gluten-free chocolate crinkle cookies in a line

FAQ + TIPS & TRICKS FOR PERFECT CHOCOLATE CRINKLE COOKIES:

DON’T SKIP THIS IMPORTANT STEP! The chilling time might seem excessive but do. not. skip. this. step. Chilling the dough will help develop the flavor and texture, but it will also help your powdered sugar coating to really stand out. If you roll the dough when it’s not chilled, the powdered sugar will look more faded and absorb a bit into the cookies. They also won’t puff and spread the same way.

IF YOU’RE IN A RUSH… If you’re in a rush, you *can* roll the cookie dough into balls, place them on a plate or cookie sheet lined with parchment or a silicone mat and pop them in the freezer for 30-40 minutes, or till they’re firm.

HOW TO GET THE PERFECT BAKE. One REALLY important tip is to pull these out of the oven *before* they seem done. The centers should still look a little wet/gooey, while the edges are just set. That way, as they cool on the pan, the residual heat will set the centers and you’ll still have the soft, brownie-like texture you’re looking for.

I’M NOT GLUTEN FREE. CAN I MAKE THESE WITH REGULAR FLOUR? Yes! I recommend baking a test batch with just 1-2 cookies to see how they spread (everyone’s oven is different). If your cookies spread more than you’d like, just add a few tablespoons (1-2 more flour) and try again.

CAN I USE ALMOND FLOUR OR COCONUT FLOUR INSTEAD? Not for this recipe. You’d need to adjust the amounts of other ingredients and liquids to get the ratios right.

Close up view of a chocolate crinkle cookie with a bite out of it showing the fudgy center

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Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies from One Lovely Life

Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Dairy Free, Too!)


  • Author: One Lovely Life
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes + 3 hours chill time
  • Cook Time: 6-8 min
  • Total Time: 40 minutes + chill time
  • Yield: About 4 dozen cookies. 1x
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Description

This gorgeous gluten free chocolate crinkle cookies are fudgy and absolutely delicious! Perfect for the holidays or your next chocolate craving.


Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup avocado oil (can sub another neutral-tasting oil)
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (dark or regular)
  • 1 1/2 cups cane sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 3/4 cup gluten free measure-for-measure flour *
  • about 1 cup powdered sugar**

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl (or a stand mixer), combine oil, cocoa powder, and sugar. Stir until well-combined. (It’ll look like very dark wet sand).
  2. Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing in-between each addition to incorporate well.
  3. Add vanilla and stir to combine.
  4. Add salt, baking powder, and gluten free flour. Stir until just combined.
  5. Chill the dough 3-4 hours (or overnight).
  6. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  7. Line a baking sheet with parchment and place powdered sugar in a bowl.
  8. Use a scoop or a tablespoon to roll out 1″ balls of chilled dough.
  9. Roll each cookie dough ball in powdered sugar to coat well.
  10. Place 8-12 coated cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet.
  11. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 6-7 minutes, or until just the edges are set and the centers are still wet.
  12. Allow the cookies to cool 2-3 minutes on the baking sheet to allow them to continue to set, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  13. Repeat with remaining dough until all the cookies are baked.

Notes

*Our favorites for this recipe are King Arthur Flour Measure-for-Measure gluten free flour and Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour.

**You won’t use all the powdered sugar for this recipe. You’ll need about 1/3-1/2 cup total to coat the cookies, but it’s MUCH easier to coat them if you measure out a full cup. 

  • Category: Cookies, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: crinkle cookies, gluten free crinkle cookies, chocolate crinkle cookies, gluten free chocolate crinkle cookies, gluten free dairy free chocolate crinkle cookies, gluten free cookies, gluten free chocolate cookies

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Comments

  1. Lisa Pratte says

    October 2, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    Can I use a cup of almond flour in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 2, 2020 at 6:10 pm

      Great question! Typically almond flour isn’t a 1:1 substitute for other flours, so I wouldn’t be able to guarantee the results without a bit of testing.

      Reply
  2. Jo says

    December 7, 2020 at 9:02 am

    Do you think they’ll freeze well?

    Reply
    • Emily says

      December 7, 2020 at 9:28 am

      They freeze great! The powdered sugar can get a bit fussed if the cookies are packed too tight, but the flavor and texture are spot on! I usually separate layers of cookies with parchment paper to help protect the powdered sugar finish 🙂

      Reply
  3. Haley Niven says

    December 13, 2020 at 2:24 pm

    How are you able to store them once baked? I don’t want to mess up the pretty sugar coating.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      December 13, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      I usually put parchment paper between layers of cookies and they keep pretty well! But we’ve also put them in bags in the freezer and while they’re not pristine, they look pretty good even then!

      Reply
  4. Crystal says

    December 18, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    Can you replace the oil with butter?

    Reply
    • Emily says

      December 19, 2020 at 8:40 am

      I think so, so long as you melt it first. The texture will end up slightly different because of the structure of the fats, but I think they’ll still work!

      Reply
  5. Tracy says

    December 24, 2020 at 3:09 pm

    Hello, I followed the recipe exactly as is, but the cookies were incredibly undercooked. I let them cook the 6-7 min, along with keeping them on the baking sheet for up to 3 min.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      December 27, 2020 at 5:52 pm

      Tracy – I’m so sorry you ran into trouble. Ovens can vary in temperature, so I always try to leave a range for baking times, along with other clues to look for (like the edges are set and the centers are still wet). I hope you were able to pop them back in the oven for a few minutes to get them your liking. Again, I’m so sorry!

      Reply
  6. Junia says

    January 31, 2021 at 7:58 pm

    Hi,
    Can I use an egg substitute (the neat egg) instead of eggs?

    Thanks😊

    Reply
    • Emily says

      February 2, 2021 at 7:26 am

      I haven’t made these with egg substitute yet, but I’d love to know how it goes if you give it a try!

      Reply

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