Fudgy Chocolate Green Crinkle Cookies (Easy & Festive)
If you’re looking for a festive dessert that’s just as rich as it is eye-catching, these fudgy chocolate green crinkle cookies are exactly what you need. Deep chocolate flavor, a soft brownie-like center, and a bright green hue peeking through a crackled powdered sugar coating make these cookies perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, holiday cookie trays, or anytime chocolate cravings strike.
They’re easy to make, fun to roll, and guaranteed to impress — even before the first bite.
Why You’ll Love These Fudgy Chocolate Green Crinkle Cookies
- Ultra fudgy texture that stays soft for days
- Festive green color that pops through the crinkle top
- Simple ingredients you probably already have
- No chilling stress — just enough rest for perfect cracks
- Perfect for holidays, parties, and gifting
These cookies taste like brownies in cookie form, with slightly crisp edges and a melt-in-your-mouth center.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Green food coloring (gel works best)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
How to Make Fudgy Chocolate Green Crinkle Cookies
Step 1: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened.
Step 2: Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and sea salt until evenly combined.
Step 3: Make the Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until a thick, glossy, fudgy dough forms. Add green food coloring a little at a time until you reach your desired shade.
Step 4: Rest the Dough
Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30–45 minutes. This helps the cookies hold their shape and creates that classic crackled top.
Step 5: Roll and Coat
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and generously coat in powdered sugar.
Step 6: Bake
Place cookies on a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the tops are crackled but centers remain soft.
Step 7: Cool
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack. They’ll firm up slightly while staying fudgy inside.
Tips & Variations
- Extra fudgy: Slightly underbake for softer centers
- Natural coloring: Use matcha-based or plant-based green coloring
- Mint-free chocolate: Skip mint extracts to keep flavors classic
- Gluten-free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
- Kid-friendly: Let kids roll the dough in powdered sugar
Serving Ideas & Storage
Serve these cookies with milk, hot cocoa, or coffee for a cozy treat. They’re also perfect for cookie boxes or holiday dessert tables.
Storage:
- Room temperature: up to 4 days in an airtight container
- Freezer: baked cookies freeze well for up to 2 months
Fudgy Chocolate Green Crinkle Cookies (Easy & Festive)
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Dark, fudgy, and festive—these Chocolate Green Crinkle Cookies have a bright green dough that peeks through a powdered sugar crackle top. Soft inside like a brownie with lightly crisp edges, they’re the perfect St. Patrick’s Day cookie for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
1/2 cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
Green gel food coloring (as needed for color)
3/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
1. Whisk eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth and slightly thickened (about 1 minute).
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt.
3. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until a thick, glossy dough forms.
4. Mix in green food coloring a little at a time until you reach your desired shade.
5. Cover and refrigerate dough for 30–45 minutes, until firm enough to scoop.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Scoop 1-tablespoon portions, roll into balls, then roll generously in powdered sugar.
8. Place cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
9. Bake 10–12 minutes, until tops are crackled and edges look set (centers should still be soft).
10. Cool 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
For the boldest cracks, chill the dough and roll each dough ball very generously in powdered sugar.
Gel food coloring gives a brighter green without thinning the dough.
Do not overbake—cookies will continue to set as they cool, keeping the centers fudgy.
Storage: Airtight at room temp up to 4 days; freeze baked cookies up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Nutrition Facts (Per Cookie – Approximate)
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | 3g | 18g | 7g | 2g | 95mg |
Final Thoughts
These fudgy chocolate green crinkle cookies are proof that festive desserts can be both beautiful and incredibly delicious. With their bold color, rich chocolate flavor, and soft brownie-like texture, they’re sure to become a holiday favorite you’ll bake year after year.