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Halloween Crinkle Cookies

Halloween Crinkle Cookies that Spark Joy and Sweet Surprises

These Halloween Crinkle Cookies are fudgy, soft, and perfect for celebrating the spooky season with joy and sweetness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Natural cocoa or a mix of black cocoa (¼ cup) and natural cocoa (¼ cup)
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Baking soda
  • ¼ tsp Fine salt
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar plus extra for coating
  • ½ cup Light brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup Neutral oil or ½ cup softened butter
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
For the Coating
  • ½ - ¾ cup Confectioners’ sugar for coating
  • optional Candy eyes for decoration

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • whisk
  • Spoon or cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. If the dough is too sticky, chill it in the fridge for 10-20 minutes.
  6. Roll the dough into balls, coat in granulated sugar and then confectioners’ sugar.
  7. Place dough balls on baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8-11 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  9. Press candy eyes onto warm cookies. Cool on wire rack.
  10. Let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Roll the dough balls twice in sugar for optimal crackle. Chill only if overly sticky.

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