Blog

Healthier Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These easy Healthier Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic and combine the perfect blend of chewiness with a sprinkle of powdered sugar magic. Chocolate crinkle cookies are a popular holiday treat and are enjoyed year-round. Rich chocolate flavor and appealing appearance make them a favorite for many people.

The name “crinkle” refers to the distinctive cracks that form on the surface of the cookies during baking. This cracking effect is achieved by rolling the cookie dough balls in powdered sugar before baking. As the cookies expand in the oven, the dough underneath the sugar coating cracks, creating the characteristic crinkle pattern.

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Secret Ingredient – White Whole Wheat Flour

By incorporating whole wheat flour, you will add a nutty undertone to the cookies while increasing their fiber content. This simple switch not only enhances the flavor but also provides a more nutritionally dense option. I like to use the King Arthur, 100% Organic White Whole Wheat Flour.

Sweetening with Coconut Sugar

I’ve replaced the typical white sugar with coconut sugar, a natural sweetener that imparts a caramel-like flavor to the cookies. Not only does coconut sugar have a lower glycemic index, which can help regulate blood sugar levels, but it also contains small amounts of vitamins and minerals. I like to use the Anthonys Organic Coconut Sugar.

Gather all Ingredients

To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients: cocoa powder, coconut sugar, light olive oil, large eggs, vanilla extract, white whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and confectioners sugar.

Ingredients for Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

How to make Healthier Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

  1. First, in a mixing bowl, combine sugar, cocoa powder, oil, vanilla extract and eggs. Whisk until the mixture is smooth. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the cocoa mixture and stir to combine. Then, cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
Add the flour mixture to the cocoa mixture and stir to combine.
Roll cookie dough into even-sized balls
  1. Next, preheat the oven to 350F. Scoop dough with a scoop or spoon for even portioning into 20 cookies. Roll cookie dough into even-sized balls and generously roll each into powdered sugar.
  2. Finally, place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leave space between each of the cookies. Bake for about 12-15 minutes. Cookies will come out soft but will harden as they cool down. Allow cookies to slightly cool. Then, move them to a wire rack to fully cool down.
Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake cookies for about 12-15 minutes.

Tips for Success:

  • Chill the Dough: Enhance the chewy texture. It helps the dough firm up for easier handling.
  • Uniform Ball Size: Ensure even baking by shaping uniform-sized dough balls, guaranteeing a consistent crinkle effect.
  • Quality Ingredients: Elevate the flavor by using high-quality cocoa powder, whole wheat flour, and fresh eggs.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

More Cookie Recipes you will Enjoy!
Chocolate-Covered Raspberry Bites
Soft Molasses Cookies
Almond Butter Chocolate Cookies
Sesame Cookies
Dark Chocolate Bark with Medjool Dates

Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

If you try this recipe and like it, please leave your feedback in the comment section below, and don’t forget to rate it! Please also share it with your friends and family.

Finally, please FOLLOW “She Wants To Be Good” on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM for all of my latest blog posts and recipes.

Healthier Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These delicious Healthier Chocolate Crinkle Cookies have distinctive cracked appearance with a powdered sugar coating. They are rich chocolatey goodness!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup light olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup confectioners sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, cocoa powder, oil, vanilla extract and eggs. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the flour mixture to the cocoa mixture and stir to combine.
  • Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Scoop dough with a scoop or spoon for even portioning into 20 cookies. Roll cookie dough into even-sized balls and generously roll each into powdered sugar.
  • Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leave space between each of the cookies. Bake for about 12-15 minutes. Cookies will come out soft but will harden as they cool down.
  • Allow cookies to slightly cool. Then, move them to a wire rack to fully cool down.
Keyword chocolate cookies, Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, cookies

Hi! I’m Irina. Here you’ll find healthy and healthy-ish recipes.

Learn more

Most Recent Recipes:

Cranberry Bundt Cake with Sour Cream

Cranberry Bundt Cake with Sour Cream

This healthier Cranberry Bundt Cake with Sour Cream is the perfect dessert, offering a delightful blend of flavors while keeping your well-being in mind.

What exactly is a Bundt cake?

Bundt cake is basically any cake that’s baked in a Bundt pan. It is a doughnut-shaped, festive dessert, easy to make, but special enough to serve at the end of a celebratory meal. There are so many cute bundt cake pans to choose from: Bundt cake pans. The bundt pan used in these pictures is the Cathedral Bundt Cake Mold.

Cranberry Bundt Cake with Sour Cream

Healthy Ingredients for this Cranberry Bundt Cake with Sour Cream

  • Whole Wheat Flour
    Fiber-rich goodness for your digestive health. Whole wheat flour brings a nutty flavor and a hearty texture to the cake. Beyond taste, it’s a great source of fiber, promoting digestive health and providing a slower release of energy to keep you feeling satisfied for longer. I like to use the King Arthur, 100% Organic White Whole Wheat Flour.
  • Sour Cream – A Secret Weapon for Moisture
    Unlocking the magic of moistness. Its richness adds a velvety texture to the cake, ensuring every slice is moist and delightful. The tangy undertones of sour cream also enhance the overall flavor, making each bite se delicious.
  • The Wholesome Goodness of Cranberries
    Cranberries are packed with antioxidants and vitamins, these vibrant red berries contribute to your overall well-being. Many people consider cranberries to be a superfood due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content: Health Benefits of Cranberries. Incorporating cranberries into your desserts not only adds a burst of flavor but also brings a nutritional boost.
Cranberry Bundt Cake with Sour Cream

Gather all Ingredients

To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients: maple syrup, light olive oil, vanilla extract, large eggs, sour cream, fresh orange juice, zest of orange, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, white whole wheat flour, and cranberries.

Ingredients for the Cranberry Bundt Cake with Sour Cream

A Perfect Harmony – Cranberries and Sour Cream

Balancing tartness with creaminess. The marriage of cranberries and sour cream in this bundt cake creates a harmonious blend of flavors. The tartness of the cranberries is complemented by the richness of sour cream, resulting in a cake that’s moist and tender.

How to make this Cranberry Bundt Cake with Sour Cream

  1. First, preheat the oven to 325 F. Grease a 10 or 12 cup bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. In a small bowl, toss the cranberries with 1 teaspoon of flour. Set aside.
  2. Next, in a large bowl, combine the oil, eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, sour cream, orange juice, and orange zest and beat together with a hand-held blender on medium speed for 2-3 minutes. Then, in another bowl, combine salt, baking powder, cinnamon and flour. Add flour mixture to the batter 1/3 at a time, letting the flour incorporate with each addition and continue mixing just until well combined. Fold cranberries into batter.
Toss the cranberries with flour.
Fold cranberries into batter.
  1. Finally, pour batter into prepared bundt pan. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55-60 minutes. Remove from the oven. When the cake has sat for about 15 minutes, transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Pour batter into prepared bundt pan.
Bake until golden brown.
  1. Glaze: mix together orange juice, orange zest and powdered sugar. If needed, add more orange juice or powdered sugar until you reach the desired consistency. Pour glaze over bundt cake.
Transfer the cake to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Pour glaze over bundt cake and decorate.

More Dessert Recipes you will Enjoy!
Easy Blueberry Lemon Cake
Healthier White Chocolate and Blueberry Muffins
Almond Butter Chocolate Cookies
Peach Blueberry Crisp
Blueberry and Apple Crumble

Healthier Cranberry Orange Bread

If you try this recipe and like it, please leave your feedback in the comment section below, and don’t forget to rate it! Please also share it with your friends and family.

Finally, please FOLLOW “She Wants To Be Good” on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM for all of my latest blog posts and recipes.

Cranberry Bundt Cake with Sour Cream on a plate.

Cranberry Bundt Cake with Sour Cream

Cranberry Bundt Cake with Sour Cream is the perfect holiday dessert. It is moist, packed with fresh cranberries, and topped with an orange glaze!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup light olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice (room temperature)
  • Zest of one large orange
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon white whole wheat flour (for cranberries)

Glaze (optional) and Topping:

  • 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice (or to reach desired consistency)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries or sugared cranberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325 F. Grease a 10 or 12 cup bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, toss the cranberries with 1 teaspoon of flour. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the oil, eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, sour cream, orange juice, and orange zest and beat together with a hand-held blender on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
  • Then, in another bowl, combine salt, baking powder, cinnamon and flour. Add flour mixture to the batter 1/3 at a time, letting the flour incorporate with each addition and continue mixing just until well combined. Fold cranberries into batter.
  • Pour batter into prepared bundt pan. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55-60 minutes. Remove from the oven. When the cake has sat for about 15 minutes, transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Glaze: mix together orange juice, orange zest and powdered sugar. If needed, add more orange juice or powdered sugar until you reach the desired consistency. Pour glaze over bundt cake.
Keyword cake, cranberry bundt cake, cranberry bundt cake with sour cream, cranberry cake, cranberry orange bundt cake with sour cream, cranberry orange sour cream bundt cake, cranberry sour cream bundt cake

Hi! I’m Irina. Here you’ll find healthy and healthy-ish recipes.

Learn more

Most Recent Recipes:

Easy Sugared Cranberries Recipe

Sugared Cranberries

These delightful, ruby-red Sugared Cranberries are not only a feast for the eyes but also a burst of sweet and tangy goodness. Whether you’re serving them as a snack, using them to garnish desserts, or incorporating them into your favorite drinks, these little bursts of joy are sure to be a hit.

Many people consider cranberries to be a superfood due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content: Health Benefits of Cranberries.

Sugared Cranberries

Why Choose Sugared Cranberries?

  1. Burst of Festive Flavor
    Sugared cranberries are the epitome of holiday cheer in a bite-sized package. They bring a burst of festive flavor to your table, adding a touch of sweetness and a hint of tartness that perfectly complements the season.
  2. Versatility in Usage
    One of the best things about easy sugared cranberries is their versatility. Use them as a snack on their own, sprinkle them over desserts, or even garnish your favorite cocktails. Their bright color and sweet-tart taste will make them a versatile addition to your holiday dishes and desserts.
Sugared Cranberries

Ingredients You’ll Need for Sugared Cranberries

To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients: water, granulated sugar, and fresh cranberries.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preparing the Cranberries
    Start by rinsing 2 cups of fresh cranberries under cold water. Make sure to pick out any damaged or unripe berries.
  2. Creating the Simple Syrup
    In a medium saucepan, combine water and 1/4 cup sugar. Bring to a boil and let it simmer on low heat for 3 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  3. Infusing the Cranberries
    Stir in the cranberries to fully coat in the syrup then remove from heat and stir 1 minute.
Infusing the Cranberries
  1. Draining and Drying
    Remove cranberries and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet. Let cranberries dry out for about 1 hour.
  2. Coating in Sugar
    Roll cranberries in batches in the remaining sugar to coat.
Remove cranberries and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.
Roll cranberries in batches in the remaining sugar to coat.

More Dessert Recipes you will Enjoy!
Easy Blueberry Lemon Cake
Healthier White Chocolate and Blueberry Muffins
Almond Butter Chocolate Cookies
Peach Blueberry Crisp
Blueberry and Apple Crumble

If you try this recipe and like it, please leave your feedback in the comment section below, and don’t forget to rate it! Please also share it with your friends and family.

Finally, please FOLLOW “She Wants To Be Good” on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM for all of my latest blog posts and recipes.

Easy Sugared Cranberries Recipe

These delightful, ruby-red Sugared Cranberries are a simple yet impressive addition to your holiday table.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar (divided)
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries (rinsed and dried)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine water and 1/4 cup sugar. Bring to a boil and let it simmer on low heat for 3 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  • Stir in the cranberries to fully coat in the syrup then remove from heat and stir 1 minute.
  • Remove cranberries and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet. Let cranberries dry out for about 1 hour.
  • Roll cranberries in batches in the remaining sugar to coat.
Keyword cranberries, sugared cranberries

Hi! I’m Irina. Here you’ll find healthy and healthy-ish recipes.

Learn more

Most Recent Recipes: