Easy Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies | Savor The Spoonful (2024)

These easy chocolate sprinkle cookies are the ultimate chocolate lover's dessert! Made with cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a coating of chocolate sprinkles, each cookie is thick, fluffy, and packed with the best chocolate flavor. Best of all, they are easy to make without a mixer and look beautiful at any party.

If you've ever made chocolate crinkle cookies, these are not much different. Instead of rolling the cookies in powdered sugar, they are coated in sprinkles for a beautiful exterior. These cookies have crinkly, crackly tops with a thick, soft, and chewy bite. They make an awesome party dessert or holiday treat, just use your favorite sprinkles for the special occasion!

The chocolate desserts don't stop with this recipe. Check out these fudgy dairy-free brownies, these chewy chocolate chip cookies, and these red velvet oreo cookies for more chocolate baking inspiration.

Why You'll Love These Cookies

• This cookie recipe is quick and easy to make in one bowl with no mixer.
• Every bite is full of rich chocolate flavor that all chocolate lovers will adore!
• Beautiful sprinkles coat the outside, making them perfect for any holiday or party.
• The recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free friendly with simple ingredients.
• Each cookie is thick and soft inside with a delicious crunch of sprinkles.
• The best combination of chocolate and sugar cookie flavor for the ultimate dessert.

Ingredients

You only need 10 ingredients to make these cookies. Below are helpful ingredient tips. Make sure to see the recipe card at the end for all ingredient information.

• Chocolate chips - Semi-sweet chocolate chips work best. Use dark chocolate chips for a deeper chocolate flavor. Milk chocolate chips will make sweeter chocolate sugar cookies.
• Salted butter - Melt the butter with the chocolate before mixing into the dough.
• Granulated sugar - Sweetens the cookies and compliments the cocoa flavor.
• Brown sugar - Both light brown sugar and dark brown sugar work well.
• Vanilla extract - Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
• Eggs - Binds the ingredients and creates fluffy, soft cookies.
• Flour - Use gluten-free 1-1 baking flour for gluten-free sprinkle cookies. Regular all-purpose flour works just as well.
• Cocoa powder - Dutch-process cocoa powder provides the best chocolate flavor. Unsweetened cacao powder can also be used.
• Baking soda - Helps the cookies rise and spread in the oven.
• Sprinkles - I recommend chocolate jimmie sprinkles or rainbow sprinkles.

Step-by-Step Instructions

These cookies are so quick and easy to make without a mixer. Here are step-by-step instructions for how to make the best chocolate sprinkle cookies at home:

STEP 1: Microwave the chocolate chips and butter in 15 to 30-second intervals until smooth and melted, being sure to stir between intervals.

STEP 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Then stir in the melted chocolate until creamy and smooth.

STEP 3: Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the mixture. Stir until the dry ingredients are just combined.

STEP 4: The mixed dough will be soft and sticky, like brownie batter. Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour to firm up before baking.

STEP 5: Once the dough has chilled, scoop 1-inch cookie dough balls and roll each ball in sprinkles. Place the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving 1-2" of space between each cookie.

STEP 6: Bake the chocolate sprinkle cookies at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies have spread and the edges are set. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

TIP: Chilling the dough is important! Don't skip this step, or your cookies will spread way too much in the oven and not be thick and fluffy. Chilling the dough allows the flour to absorb the liquid and create a richer flavor. You may need to let the chilled dough sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping the dough balls.

Expert Cookie Baking Tips

• Properly measure flour - Spoon flour into the measuring cup and level it off for accuracy. Avoid directly scooping the measuring cup into the flour, because this will compact it and the cookies won't spread as they should.
• Don't over-mix- Mix the dough until the ingredients are just combined. Don't mix too long or the cookies will become crispier and flatter.
• Use parchment paper - Line the baking sheet with parchment paper so the cookies bake evenly on the pan and are easy to remove.
• Don't over-bake - The cookies should be slightly underdone at first because they will continue to cook as they cool. This ensures they have a chewy center.

Easy Chocolate Cookie Variations

Here are some easy variations you can make to this cookie recipe:

• With espresso powder - Add a teaspoon of espresso powder for a slight coffee taste to compliment the dark chocolate.
• Eggless cookies - Try using flax eggs in place of eggs for an eggless version.
• With oil - You can replace the butter with melted coconut oil if desired.
• Chocolate crinkle cookies - Roll the cookie dough balls in powdered sugar for an easy crinkle cookie for the holidays.
• Dairy-free - Use vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.

Try these easy peanut butter blossom cookies for a recipe with Hershey's Kisses!

Frequently Asked Questions

Storage & Freezing

Store leftover chocolate sprinkle cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-7 days. This keeps them moist and fresh as long as possible.

You can freeze leftover baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 30 days. Remember to thaw the cookies for 1-2 hours before eating.

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