Chocolate Orange Crinkle Cookies (2024)

posted December 2, 2022 by Kelsey // 23

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The tried and true Christmas cookie for the ages is the Chocolate Orange Crinkle Cookie, make these little bits of heaven to bring you all the joy!

Time to wrap up this wonderful week of Christmas cookies, with a classic Christmas cookie that has a few variations. This crinkle cookies comes to you with the perfect fudgycenter and wrapped in the most perfect powder sugar blanket. Most people say that these crinkle cookies are the ultimate holiday treat and we agree. The amazing thing is that you can easily substitute the orange extract with peppermint and have another perfect holiday treat.

When you look at the recipe you may be wondering why there is express powder and if it’s going to change the taste of the cookies. Espresso powder greatly enhances and intensifies the chocolate taste without being very mocha tasting. You can totally add a pinch of espresso powder to any brownie, cookie or cake you are making to help with that flavoring, give it a try the next time you make something and let us know how it tastes.

I hope this week of Christmas cookies has been fun and you have some ideas of what you would like to put in your boxes, or tins, bags really anything you find and love. Also remember you can add more then just cookies to your boxes. I slice of cake, protein balls, blondies all work wonderful as treats for this time of year. These are a few other favorites from the blog:

Gluten Free Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake

Gingerbread Blondies w/ Almond Molasses Swirl

Paleo Chocolate Almond Toffee

Sedimentary Cookies

Vanilla Shortbread Energy Balls

Lets wrap up this wonderful week of Christmas cookies:

Spiced Cardamom Oat Cookies

Peanut Butter Trail Mix Cookies

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies

Gluten Free World Peace Cookies

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Enjoy!!!

Chocolate Orange Crinkle Cookies

5 from 4 reviews

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1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners’ sugar

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Instructions

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (though you can do this with a wooden spoon, too) beat together the cocoa powder, white sugar, and vegetable oil until it comes together into a shiny, gritty, black dough of sorts.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing for 30 seconds each. Add the vanilla, orange extract and beat in thoroughly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder if using. Mix into the chocolate mixture on low speed until just combined. Do not overbeat. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill the dough for four hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the confectioner’s sugar in a wide bowl. Using a small dough scooper (about 2 tablespoons), scoop the chilled dough and roll them into balls using your hands. Roll the balls in the confectioner’s sugar and place on the cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool a minute or two on the sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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posted by Kelsey on December 2, 2022

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23 comments on “Chocolate Orange Crinkle Cookies”

Charlene — December 21, 2015 @ 9:22 am

Just made these for my Christmas cookie trays. Wow!!! Delicious! The perfect combination of chocolate and orange. I will be saving this recipe and adding it to my regular Christmas cookie list!
- Kelsey — December 22, 2015 @ 8:28 pm
  
  Isn’t chocolate & orange the best combo?! So glad you love them!!
Lydia — March 14, 2016 @ 7:45 pm

Orange/chocolate is my favorite sweet combo ever.
I did make a couple changes to the recipe. I added 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder plus 2 oz bakers chocolate. I also added an additional 1/2 tsp of orange extract.
Exceptional cookies!
Thank you for the recipe.
DeAnna — September 24, 2016 @ 8:59 am

These are some of the best cookies I have ever baked! Crunchy outside, soft inside, that chewy chocolate followed with just a hint of playful orange! love them!
- Kelsey — September 24, 2016 @ 9:03 am
  
  Aw thanks DeAnna!!! I LOVE these ones!! So glad they worked out for you!! 🙂
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Kathy — January 9, 2019 @ 10:23 am

Delicious! Great combo
- Kelsey — January 14, 2019 @ 1:17 pm
  
  Thanks!!
Abbigail — December 12, 2020 @ 5:52 pm

Honestly Incredible! My husband just said “oh wow” and went for a second. Interested to try swapping the orange extract for peppermint!
- Brittany Wilde — December 15, 2020 @ 2:47 pm
  
  Love when husbands approve! It should be just as delish!!
Jo Hazarika — December 20, 2020 @ 9:38 am

After a failed attempt using another recipe, I can attest to the simplicity and taste of these crinkle cookies! Delicious
- Brittany Wilde — December 22, 2020 @ 9:28 am
  
  Perfect!!
Hayley Page — December 20, 2021 @ 11:07 am

I didn’t have orange so had to leave that out and they’re absolutely delicious and so easy!! Adding to my Christmas cookie rotation.
- Brittany Wilde — December 23, 2021 @ 11:51 am
  
  Yes, sooo good with or without the orange!
STACEY TEELING — November 28, 2022 @ 10:50 am

How many does it make?
- Brittany Wilde — November 28, 2022 @ 5:36 pm
  
  Around 15-18!
Shelley — November 29, 2022 @ 12:08 am

Frustrating when a recipe doesn’t indicate the quantity it makes 🙁
- Brittany Wilde — December 1, 2022 @ 5:44 pm
  
  So sorry about that, those older recipes need some refresh for sure.
Lisa Smith — December 10, 2022 @ 3:59 pm

Can you freeze the batter and bake frozen?
- Brittany Wilde — December 11, 2022 @ 8:48 am
  
  Yes, you would just have to add some time to the bake time. Or you can place on the cookie sheet and let them thaw for 20-30 min before baking.
Lisa — March 10, 2023 @ 4:43 pm

Delicious! I just finished my first batch. This is definitely a keeper cookie recipe. I love the chocolate and orange together. And I have had chocolate crinkle recipes that were disappointing in the past… not this one! Thank you so much.
- Brittany Wilde — March 11, 2023 @ 9:09 am
  
  So glad you love them!!
Millbrae Meemaw — December 7, 2023 @ 2:27 pm

Can you use grated orange zest instead of orange essence?
- Brittany Wilde — December 11, 2023 @ 9:19 am
  
  You could but the flavor will not be as strong.