Description
Indulge in the magic of Halloween with these delightful Halloween Crinkle Cookies! Bursting with rich chocolate flavor and a soft, chewy texture, these spooky treats are dusted with powdered sugar for an enchanting finish. Perfect for Halloween parties or cozy gatherings, they’re easy to whip up and customizable for a festive flair. Bake a batch and watch them disappear faster than a ghost at midnight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and granulated sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, beat the egg with vegetable oil until smooth; mix into dry ingredients until a thick dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls; coat each in powdered sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets about two inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until crinkled on top.
- Let cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For extra chewiness, use more brown sugar or chill the dough longer.- Customize by adding chocolate chips or seasonal sprinkles for festive flair.