If there is one thing Disney Parks does especially well during the holidays, it is finding ways to bring a little extra magic home with us. This season, Disney has shared a new Cinnamon Spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie recipe straight from Nochebuena Cocina, located between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion. This drop cookie is a dream for chocolate lovers, tasting like a soft brownie that has been lightly dusted with cinnamon for a warm, festive finish.
The cookie is known for its crinkled powdered sugar exterior and its rich, fudgy center, which stays incredibly soft on the first bite. Cinnamon adds just the right touch of spice without overpowering the chocolate, and Disney recommends sifting the powdered sugar to keep the coating smooth and picture-perfect. The recipe makes about four dozen cookies, and the dough balls can be prepped ahead of time and frozen, making it an easy option for holiday baking (like, the weekend before Christmas) or last-minute sweet cravings. Let’s get started:
Cinnamon-Spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Recipe
Makes 4 dozen cookies
Ingredients
Cinnamon-Spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie
- 1 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons milk
- ground cinnamon, to taste
Instructions
Cinnamon-Spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie
- Melt chocolate in a double-boiler. Set aside to keep warm.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
- Cream butter and both sugars in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and vanilla. Beat for one minute, until fully combined.
- Add melted chocolate and stir with wooden spoon or spatula until fully incorporated. Stir in flour until just combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 -35minutes to allow chocolate to set.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Use a 2 tablespoon scoop to portion dough. Roll dough into balls and place 12 balls on each baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are set, but centers are still soft.
- Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet then transfer to wire racks. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Cool completely before icing. Store iced cookies in an airtight container.
Glaze
- Sift powdered sugar into a medium bowl. Add vanilla extract and milk and whisk until smooth. Spread glaze on cooled cookies. Sprinkle with desired amount of cinnamon.
Always use caution when handling sharp objects and hot contents. Please supervise children who are helping or nearby.
This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version.
Whether you are recreating a favorite Disney Parks flavor or simply looking for a cozy new recipe to add to your holiday rotation, this Cinnamon Spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie is a delicious way to bring a bit of Disney magic into your kitchen this season.
