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Walnut Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Walnut Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Soft, fudgy crinkle cookies packed with walnuts and rolled in snowy powdered sugar. Perfectly crackled tops and rich chocolate flavor.
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Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp fine salt
  • 0.5 tsp instant espresso powder optional, boosts chocolate flavor
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar for the dough
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.33 cup neutral oil such as canola or vegetable
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup walnuts toasted and finely chopped
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar for rolling
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar for coating

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 3–4 minutes. Cool, then chop finely.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder in a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until glossy and smooth.
  • Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until no dry streaks remain.
  • Stir in chopped walnuts. Cover and chill the dough until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Scoop 1½-tablespoon portions. Roll each in granulated sugar, then coat generously with powdered sugar.
  • Arrange on sheets 2 inches apart. Bake 10–12 minutes, until crackled and just set at edges.
  • Cool on the pan 5 minutes, then move cookies to a rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Variation: Add 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon or 1 tsp orange zest to the dry mix for a warm or citrusy twist. Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days, or freeze baked cookies for 1 month. For make-ahead, freeze scooped dough balls; thaw slightly, then roll in sugars and bake.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Walnut Crinkle Cookies Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.