why are crinkles called crinkles

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With an airy texture and intense chocolate flavor, these Chocolate Crinkle Cookies could just be the American cousin to the French Macaron.

why are crinkles called crinkles

Chocolate macaroons AKA chocolate crinkle cookies

Why his family calls these macaroons I will never understand. But, apparently that name is common, particularly in families with some German immigrant heritage.

Everywhere else I’ve heard these referred to as Chocolate Crinkle Cookies.

The name may have something to do with the light and airy texture and slightly crisp exterior that makes these a potential American cousin to the French macaron.

In fact, if you dive into the history of macarons/macaroons, you find that they trace their origin back, past France, to Italy. To the cookies that Italians call amaretti.

And, some amaretti are quite crinkly. Just like these chocolate crinkle cookies. (Although, the ingredients in the two cookies aren’t incredibly similar.)

American Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

For years, whenever Tim and I would talk about Christmas cookies, his Mom’s Chocolate Macaroons were the first to come to mind.

He didn’t know the recipe, and hadn’t had them in years, but they found a place in his memory and stuck there.

Then, one year we finally asked his mom about the cookies.

Apparently Tim’s love for them went way back, because it took quite a bit of digging to find the recipe. But, the excitement once he had it in his hands was contagious.

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies | How Not to Mess Up Cookies | Food Network

FAQ

What is origin of crinkles?

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies were invented by Helen Fredell in St. Paul, Minnesota in the early half of the 20th Century. In the Philippines, this deliciously soft, fudge-like chocolate cookies gain its popularity among children in the 80’s and has been an all time favorite!

What makes crinkle cookies crinkle?

The part that makes this a ‘crinkle’ cookie is the generous coating of powdered sugar that the cookie dough ball gets before going into the oven. As it bakes and spreads on the baking sheet, cracks develop and are exposed, giving the perfect crackle cookie.

Why do crinkles not crack?

The most common reason for cookies that don’t crack is either that the oven was not hot enough or the baking powder was expired. Be sure to allow plenty of time for your oven to heat, and use a fresh container of baking powder!

What causes crinkles?

Typically, crinkle lines form as the skin loses collagen and becomes less elastic. There are several factors responsible for aging skin. For starters, intrinsic aging, a natural, genetically determined process that can’t be avoided. Glycation, oxidative stress, and genetics are all contributing elements.

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