CINNAMON CHOCOLATE CRINKLE COOKIES

Cinnamon Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are rich, chewy, and full of warm flavor from a blend of butter, brown sugar, melted chocolate, and cinnamon. Rolled in powdered sugar, they bake up with a crackly top and a soft, fudgy center that makes them irresistible!

These cookies taste just like Mexican hot chocolate—rich, chocolatey, and warmly spiced with cinnamon. If you’ve never tried Mexican hot chocolate, you’re in for a treat! These Mexican Chocolate Cookies are sure to wow everyone and make a delicious addition to your Christmas cookie tray.

Why you’ll love this Chocolate Cinnamon Cookie Recipe

• Rich chocolate flavor: Deep, fudgy chocolate taste with a hint of warmth from cinnamon.
• Soft and chewy texture: Crackly on the outside, perfectly tender and chewy inside.
• Festive and unique: A fun twist on classic crinkle cookies that adds cozy, Mexican hot chocolate vibes to your holiday baking!

Ingredients for Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Butter: ¾ cup butter adds moisture and creates a tender cookie texture.

Chocolate: You need ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips melted into the dough for deep chocolate flavor and a fudgy consistency.

Brown sugar: Sweeten the cookies and add a hint of caramel flavor by using 1 cup packed brown sugar.

Corn syrup: Adding ¼ cup corn syrup helps the cookies stay moist and chewy while giving a glossy finish.

Egg: 1 egg binds the ingredients together.

Flour: Use 2 cups all-purpose flour for the base and structure so the cookies hold their shape.

Baking soda: 2 tsp baking soda acts as a leavening agent, helping the cookies rise and crack beautifully on top.

Cinnamon: 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon, divided, gives the cookies a warm spice that enhances the chocolate flavor and adds the Mexican hot chocolate flavor twist.

Salt: Using ¼ tsp salt balances the sweetness and brings out the richness of the chocolate.

Powder sugar: ½ cup powdered sugar is used for rolling the dough before baking to create that classic crinkle effect and a sweet, delicate coating.

Creating a rich chocolatey flavor

While this recipe skips the cocoa powder, it takes things up a notch by melting the chocolate chips right into the batter. I use this trick often—it’s my favorite way to get the richest chocolate flavor in cookies. Melting the chocolate adds incredible depth and makes every bite extra indulgent. Try it once, and you’ll be amazed at the difference!

How long are crinkle chocolate cookies good for?

If you keep your cookies stored in an airtight container at room temperature you can expect these cookies to last up to a week and be just fine. Anything after that could result in a stale cookie, but you can always freeze them for a longer storage solution if needed!

Why Are My Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Flat?

Crinkle Cookies are somewhat flat overall. Not chilling the dough long enough is the #1 reason for a very flat crinkle cookie. You should make sure to let your dough chill for a minimum of 30 minutes no matter what. This helps to keep the dough (and butter) cold so that they stay nice and puffy while baking.

How Do You Get Crackle Effect on Cookies?

This happens naturally during the baking process. The powdered sugar coating on the cookies is spread apart as the cookie bakes and expands creating a unique design revealing the chocolate cookie inside with the powdered sugar islands on top.

What If I Don’t Have Brown Sugar on Hand?

If you find yourself unable to go shopping you can make your own brown sugar at home! With 1 cup of white sugar and 1 tablespoon of molasses, you can mix the two together to create brown sugar. That’s actually how it’s made and it’s such a simple hack to do.

Other Chocolate Cookie Recipes You’re Going to Love!

• Flourless Double Chocolate Cookies are rich, fudgy, and irresistibly chocolatey—made without any flour for a naturally gluten-free treat. Perfect when you’re craving something decadent or simply out of flour!
• These Mint Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies are bursting with cool mint and rich chocolate flavor. Made with just 4 simple ingredients, they’re an easy and delicious treat for any occasion!
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfectly spiced pillows of cookie goodness. The addition of pumpkin makes these classic chocolate chip cookies extra moist and irresistible!
• Made from a simple cake mix, our Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms are soft, chewy, and topped with Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses! An easy, festive treat with the perfect balance of chocolate and peppermint!
• Enjoy these bite-sized Reese’s Chocolate Cookie Cups filled with mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. A simple, indulgent treat that perfectly combines chocolate and peanut butter!

These Cinnamon Chocolate Crinkle Cookies taste just like Mexican hot chocolate but in the chewy and tender form of a delicious cookie. You’re going to love the chocolate crinkle cookies with a hint of cinnamon!