Snow Capped Cocoa Crinkles Recipe

Skip the complicated Christmas cookie recipes this year! These festive Snow-Capped Cocoa Crinkles are incredibly easy to make, starting with ready-made refrigerated cookie dough. A simple cocoa and vanilla twist transforms the dough into delightful, melt-in-your-mouth treats, then a snowy coating of red and green sugar makes them irresistible. Perfect for holiday baking – quick, delicious, and guaranteed to impress!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 42 mins
Calories 84.7 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Snow Capped Cocoa Crinkles

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How to Make Snow Capped Cocoa Crinkles

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a large bowl, break up 16.3 oz (one 16.3 oz can) of refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Divide the dough in half.
  5. Wrap each half separately in plastic wrap.
  6. Freeze for 10 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons red sugar, and 2 tablespoons green sugar.
  8. Set aside the colored sugar mixture.
  9. Roll half of the chilled dough into 1-inch balls.
  10. Roll the dough balls in 1/4 cup powdered sugar until coated.
  11. Place the coated dough balls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  12. Repeat steps 9-11 with the remaining dough.
  13. Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
  14. Immediately remove the cookies from the baking sheets and roll them in the red and green sugar mixture while still warm.
  15. Place the cookies on wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

4g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Snow Capped Cocoa Crinkles?

Snow Capped Cocoa Crinkles takes about 57 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 42 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Snow Capped Cocoa Crinkles?

Snow Capped Cocoa Crinkles has approximately 84.7 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Snow Capped Cocoa Crinkles?

The key ingredients for Snow Capped Cocoa Crinkles are Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough, Unsweetened Baking Cocoa, Vanilla, Powdered Sugar, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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