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Fudgy Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Video)

November 15, 2018 By Jeanine Friesen 33 Comments

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Rolled in powdered sugar, these Fudgy Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Who says you can only bake these at Christmas?

Rolled in powdered sugar, these Fudgy Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Who says you can only bake these at Christmas?

These gluten free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, or Snowballs as some people call them, are perfectly proportioned to satisfy your chocolate craving.

A rich, chewy, almost brownie-like cookie coated in white-as-snow icing sugar. They are so pretty on holiday cookie trays, but don’t cost a lot to make, which is another thing that I love.

Rolled in powdered sugar, these Fudgy Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Who says you can only bake these at Christmas?

Starting around the beginning of December, I like to bake batches of cookies and hide them in the freezer. That way when we need to bring treats somewhere during the holidays, I can put together a tray with a variety of cookies.

Is anything more pretty than a variety of gluten free Christmas cookies on one plate? I don’t think so. I love being able to chose my favorites, and these Chocolate Crinkle Cookies never last long.

Rolled in powdered sugar, these Fudgy Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Who says you can only bake these at Christmas?

Like I mentioned, these gluten free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies freeze beautifully. Just seal in an air-tight container and take out what you need about 30 minutes before serving. This gives the cookies a chance to defrost.

When you’re baking these cookies, be sure to refrigerate the dough. A couple of hours, or overnight if possible, will make the dough easier to work with. If you don’t do this, the dough will be way too sticky to scoop. Trust me. Plan ahead.

More make-ahead treats to add to Christmas trays with these Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies:

  • Gluten Free Maple Butter Tarts
  • Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies
  • Gluten Free Rolled Sugar Cookies
  • Gluten Free White Chocolate and Cranberry Cookies
  • Easy Salted Butterscotch Truffles
  • Sugar Free Vanilla Macaroons
  • Gluten Free Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bark
 

Fudgy Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe:

Rolled in powdered sugar, these Fudgy Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Who says you can only bake these at Christmas?

Fudgy Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Yield: 20
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

Rolled in powdered sugar, these Fudgy Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Don't forget to refrigerate the dough before baking!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup brown rice flour
  • 1/3 cup sorghum flour
  • 1/3 cup tapioca starch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' (icing) sugar (for rolling the cookies in)

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and oil. Add the eggs and vanilla, and whisk until incorporated.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown rice flour, sorghum flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, salt and xanthan gum.
  3. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix just to incorporate (a stand mixer or hand mixer works well for this).
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours, or if you have time, overnight.
  5. When you are ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside.
  6. Place the confections' sugar (icing sugar) in a small, shallow bowl.
  7. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the cookie into the confectioners' sugar (I use my small cookie scoop for this), and roll around to coat completely. Roll the dough into a nice ball and place on the prepared baking sheets, about 2-inches apart.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Allow to sit on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
  9. Once cookies are completely cooled, store in an air-tight container.

Notes

These gluten free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies freeze beautifully. Just seal in an air-tight container and take out what you need about 30 minutes before serving. This gives the cookies a chance to defrost.

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© Jeanine
Cuisine: American / Category: Cookies and Bars
Fudgy Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Images and recipe updated November 2018.

Gluten-free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

 

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Comments

  1. betty r says

    December 10, 2008 at 4:44 pm

    Mmm these cookies look sooo good Jeanine! They resemble the ones I make using a cake mix.
    I sure do hope that you will be able to enjoy Christmas this year!

    Reply
  2. Susan says

    December 10, 2008 at 5:04 pm

    Wow those do look good…you are doing great. I know someone who would love to buy cookies from you…

    Reply
  3. jill elise says

    December 10, 2008 at 5:23 pm

    Yours look delicious! I’ve been meaning to make these but haven’t gotten around to getting unsweetened chocolate. Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Jeanine says

    December 10, 2008 at 7:35 pm

    Betty, thanks! I just know that this Christmas my tummy will be much happier than last year. 🙂

    Mom, should I make myself a “cookies for sale” sign?? lol I know she’ll love a platter of GF cookies for Christmas. 😉

    Jill, time to get moving! Only 15 days until Christmas! EEK! 🙂 Thanks again for the great recipe. Can’t wait to try some of the other ones!

    Reply
  5. Colleen says

    December 10, 2008 at 8:34 pm

    I’m so glad you’ll get to enjoy Chocolate Crinkles this year, Jeanine! I’ve been making the GF variety for years, and they are sinfully good. Way to go, my friend!

    I’ve been baking like crazy this week … and making the usual Christmas munchies/gifts too. Where has the time gone?! Yikes!

    I look forward to your next installment…

    Reply
  6. Elra says

    December 10, 2008 at 10:56 pm

    This cookies are so tempting. Look so delectable!
    Cheers,
    Elra

    Reply
  7. Alexa says

    December 12, 2008 at 5:39 pm

    I am enjoying this display of fine cookies… It is making me feel better already. 🙂 I will have to try some soon. Maybe I’ll start with these. Yummy!

    Reply
  8. Sheryl says

    December 31, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    Great recipe. Tried it this year but used the Perfect Flour blend from Namaste as I forgot the Tapioca starch and didn't want to take the time as I was rushed. I enjoyed them. I also added a Mint kiss. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  9. Michelle says

    February 18, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    I am so glad I had an occasion to make these cookies today. I have always liked chocolate crinkle cookies and was excited to see a GF version. I was even more excited when they turned out (without being flat as a pancake). These are a substantial cookie. I even patted them down after the first batch. It is so nice to have another GF cookie recipe to add to my repertoire. Thanks a bunch!

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  10. Jeanine says

    February 20, 2011 at 9:57 am

    @Michelle That's fantastic, Michelle! Glad to hear that they worked well for you. They freeze well too, just so ya know. 😉

    Reply
  11. Elaine DuPlessis says

    December 15, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    I have always wanted to make this recipe, but I have so many other Christmas favourites, that I never got around to it. Last year my 31 yr. old son was diagnosed with Celiac and I am doing all GF baking so he can enjoy all the treats I make. Tried this recipe this morning, and they are UNBELIEVABLEY GOOD!!!! I even made a mistake in the recipe (only 2 eggs, instead of 3) and they were still fantastic. Anxious to try some of your other recipes now!!

    Reply
    • Jeanine says

      December 15, 2011 at 1:47 pm

      You are an awesome Mom, Elaine! I know your son will be very happy that he can still eat all the treats. So glad that you reminded me of these cookies, I think I must make them now! 🙂 Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  12. Lisa says

    November 20, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    Hi there – How many ounces of chocolate does this recipe call for? The four squares in my package of baking chocolate seems smaller than what I recall it being in the past.

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    • Jeanine says

      November 20, 2014 at 4:20 pm

      4 squares would be 4 oz, I believe. Baking squares should be the same size, I’d think.

      Reply
  13. Fran says

    November 15, 2018 at 8:33 am

    Hi I’m new to your site and wondering if we can substitute gluten free flour for all those flours listed in the recipe.Your cookies look amazing.

    Reply
    • Jeanine says

      November 15, 2018 at 9:20 am

      Hi Fran, welcome here! 🙂 For cookies, using an “all-purpose” gluten free flour may work, but all the blends are so different, that the results may vary. As long as your blend has flours & starches, and includes xanthan gum, then you could try this recipe using that in place of the flours, starches & xanthan gum in this recipe. I’m not a fan of ‘all purpose blends, you can read more about that here https://www.faithfullyglutenfree.com/substitutions-all-purpose-gluten-free-flour/ but for cookies, you should be okay.

      Reply
  14. Minibaker says

    November 28, 2018 at 1:55 am

    Hi! Where I live I can only get white rice flour, potato starch,corn starch,chick pea flour,tapioca starch. What can I replace the sorghum with? Can I use white rice flour instead of brown rice flour? Tks

    Reply
    • Gluten Free Baker says

      December 24, 2018 at 5:51 pm

      Minibaker,
      You can replace sorghum with the white rice flour and yes you can use white rice flour instead of brown rice flour. It will change the flavor of the cookies slightly, however it should still turn out okay as sorghum flour, white rice flour and brown rice flour are considered all purpose flours along with gluten free oat flour. The fineness of the grind on your rice flour will be the greatest obstacle to success with the switch. You want to use superfine grind white rice flour if at all possible to achieve the same texture as the sorghum flour. I would recommend getting online and ordering in some flours if gluten free is a new thing for you. I live in a remote village in Alaska and Amazon Prime is my best friend for gluten free baking.

      Reply
  15. Elisabeth says

    January 10, 2019 at 4:36 pm

    These are the best cookies I ever ate! I am not kidding! Wow! I never post comments on recipes, but I must say that since I make these cookies 3 times per week, I needed to share my joy! Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe! I also did a vegan batch by replacing eggs for 5 tbsp of water and 3 tbsp of flaxseed meal and they turned out great!

    Reply
    • Jeanine says

      February 6, 2019 at 1:04 pm

      Aw, thanks for leaving a comment, Elisabeth. I appreciate it! And thanks for the tip on how you made these chocolate crinkle cookies vegan as well. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Karley says

    February 22, 2019 at 8:32 pm

    I’m so glad I found your site, I just made these cookies and they are so delicious!

    Reply
    • Jeanine says

      March 24, 2019 at 7:02 am

      Thanks so much, Karley! Welcome here!

      Reply
  17. Linda Tanzini says

    December 1, 2019 at 10:52 am

    I make a recipe similar to yours every christmas. I always wrap around a rollo before baking. Since I trust your expertice I’m going to switch to your recipe. Thanks for all your yummy recipes, now time to get baking, Linda

    Reply
  18. SMJ says

    December 15, 2020 at 7:46 am

    I was being spacy when making these, and managed to forget the baking powder and salt. I realized it after chilling the dough, so I decided to just bake them anyway. And they still turned out great! Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. Definitely making again!

    Reply
    • Jeanine Friesen says

      December 19, 2020 at 7:30 am

      Imagine how good they’d be with baking powder! Haha, so glad that you still got a great cookie even with the mix up.

      Reply

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