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HALLOWEEN CRINKLE COOKIES

Spooktacular Halloween Crinkle Cookies for Festive Fun

These Halloween Crinkle Cookies are a delightful, easy-to-make treat with fudgy texture and vibrant colors, perfect for your festive celebrations.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder try Dutch-processed for deeper taste
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • pinch salt consider reducing to 1/8 tsp for lower sodium
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can swap with coconut sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil melted coconut oil adds flavor
  • 2 eggs use flax eggs as a vegan substitute
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract substitute with almond extract for variation
For the Color
  • 1 teaspoon gel food coloring avoid liquid colors
For the Coating
  • 1 cup powdered sugar can use erythritol-based for lower calories

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  2. In a larger bowl, beat together sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll in powdered sugar, and place on baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until tops have cracked and centers look soft.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Chill the dough to prevent excessive spreading during baking. Roll cookies in powdered sugar a second time for more pronounced cracks.

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