Dark Mocha Crinkles

These vibrant and delicious Dark Mocha Crinkles are light, refreshing, and full of tangy flavors.

There is nothing tastier than biting into a piece of these moist Dark Mocha Crinkles! They are full of chocolatey goodness!

Serve these Dark Mocha Crinkles for brunch, holidays, or as a dessert for all the spring and summer gatherings. Everyone will absolutely love them!

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Servings: 3 dozen cookies

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Rich and chocolatey
• Easy to make
• Kids love them
• Can be easily frozen
• Great for gifts

Ingredients:

1 C. Butter unsalted and softened

¼ C. Granulated sugar

¾ C. Brown sugar

¼ C. Powdered instant coffee

2 C. All-purpose flour

2 tsp. Vanilla extract

2 large eggs

⅔ C. Unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp. Baking soda

⅓ C. Granulated sugar for rolling the cookies in

Dark chocolate candy wafers

How to make Dark Mocha Crinkles:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2. Add the butter, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, brown sugar, and instant coffee to a mixing bowl. Beat on high until smooth.

a. add instant coffee

b. add granulated sugar

c. add brown sugar

Step 3. Place the flour, vanilla, eggs, baking soda, and cocoa powder in the mixing bowl, and beat until a well-combined dough has formed.

a. adding flour

b. adding baking soda

c. adding vanilla

d. adding cocoa powder

Step 4. Roll the dough into 3 dozen evenly sized balls, and roll each of the dough balls into the ⅓ cup of granulated sugar to coat well.

Step 5. Place the coated dough balls onto a parchment or silicone mat lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.

Step 6. Let cool for a minute or so, and then top each baked cookie with a dark chocolate candy wafer.

Enjoy!

Tips for Success

The best dark mocha crinkles recipe if you want rich chocolate flavor with a hint of coffee.

This is an easy dark mocha crinkles for beginners recipe. It’s easy to make and a lot of fun too.

Use quality ingredients if you want the best flavor.

When storing the crinkles, place a piece of wax paper between the layers so they don’t stick together.

This is a quick dark mocha crinkles recipe so it’s a good idea to work quickly once you take them out of the oven.

If you want to be successful with any cookie recipe, you need to put your heart in them. Take a little extra time to make sure the recipe is just right. Add a secret ingredient and see if your family can guess what it is. Let the kids help you bake. Some of my fondest memories are of being in my grandma’s kitchen helping her bake her amazing cookies and pies. Those are memories you will always cherish, especially when she has passed away.

Storage and Reheating

As part of a simple dark mocha crinkles meal, there is no need to reheat them.

When storing the healthy dark mocha crinkles version, you will want to wait until they are completely cool. Place them in an airtight container with a piece of wax paper between each layer. This will prevent them from sticking together. The crinkles can be stored for a week or longer in an airtight container.

You can also freeze the crinkles for up to six months in a plastic bag or an airtight container.

Serving Suggestions

Family friendly dark mocha crinkles are a great gift for Santa Claus.

Save a dozen or so for your neighbor, too.

Serve warm with a glass of milk or hot chocolate.

Include on a cookie tray with several other kinds of cookies.

They are great for family gatherings or to serve the kids when they get home from school.

Homemade dark mocha crinkles ideas? Add them to your child’s lunchbox as an extra treat.

FAQs

Can you make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the dough ahead of time, but don’t let it sit for more than 24 hours in the refrigerator. Even if it is stored in an airtight bag, it might start to dry out.

Will dark mocha crinkles travel well?
Yes and no. They will travel well if you can avoid letting them get too warm. If they start to get warm, the chocolate will begin to melt, leaving you with a very gooey cookie.

Are dark mocha crinkles good for diabetics?
Diabetics can eat most cookies if they do so in moderation and keep a close eye on their sugar levels. One or two of the dark mocha crinkles should be allowed if they have their blood glucose under control. Each person is different, however. It might be safer to err on the side of caution.

Can other candies be used?
Yes, other candies may be used. Hershey’s kisses are often the most popular choice. You could also use Milk Duds or malted milk balls.

Can you make a peppermint version?
Yes! Add a few drops of peppermint extract to the mix along with the vanilla. Don’t add too much, though, the peppermint will be overpowering. You can also crush a peppermint candy or candy cane and press it into the cookie mix.

Can you make the crinkles with decaf coffee?

Yes, you can. You can even choose different flavors of coffee as well.

Dark mocha crinkles are a family favorite all year long. During the holiday season, however, we add a touch of peppermint to make them more festive.
We usually make three or four dozen of each type of cookie and make gift baskets for our friends and neighbors.
During the rest of the year, these cookies normally find their way into the kids’ lunchboxes. They taste amazing and can also be served at Sunday brunch.
No matter when you serve them, they will always be a hit.
If you like to dunk your cookies in milk, these work well just for that purpose. You can even put homemade whipped topping on them!

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