Description
Delight in the spooky season with these Halloween Crinkle Cookies! Soft, chewy, and bursting with rich chocolate flavor, these irresistible treats are dusted with powdered sugar to create a festive look reminiscent of fresh snow. Perfect for Halloween gatherings or cozy nights, they evoke nostalgia and joy with every bite. Bake a batch to share or enjoy them warm with a glass of milk!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then add vegetable oil and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture; stir until just blended to avoid overmixing.
- Scoop out dough balls using a tablespoon and roll them in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg