Description
These spooky Halloween crinkle cookies are soft and fudgy on the inside with a crinkled, powdered sugar exterior. Colored in festive shades of black, orange, purple, and green, they’re a fun and eye-catching treat perfect for Halloween parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Gel food coloring (black, orange, purple, green)
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until smooth, then add eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients to form a sticky dough.
- Divide the dough into portions and color each with different gel food coloring.
- Cover and chill the dough in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
- Coat each dough ball generously in powdered sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until crinkled and set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for vibrant results without altering dough consistency.
Chilling the dough is crucial for easy rolling and pronounced crinkle effect.
Store cookies with a slice of bread to keep them soft.
Microwave for a few seconds to refresh texture if they firm up.
Customize colors to match different holidays or events.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
