Halloween Crinkle Cookies
These Halloween Crinkle Cookies are rich, fudgy, and strikingly festive with their crackled powdered sugar coating and vibrant Halloween colors. Perfect for parties, they’re easy to make and guaranteed to impress!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Electric mixer or spatula
- Plastic wrap
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment paper
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (orange, purple, or black)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in gel food coloring until vibrant.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Dough will be sticky. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Coat generously in powdered sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until crackled but still soft in the center.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy!
Notes
Use gel food coloring for the best vibrant results. Orange, purple, and black are classic choices, but you can get creative with other spooky shades!