Description
Delicious Halloween-themed crinkle cookies with a rich cocoa flavor and festive colors.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or 1:1 GF blend)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs (room temp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (orange, purple, or black)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until smooth.
- Divide the dough into portions and tint each with orange, purple, or black food coloring.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in powdered sugar.
- Place them on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Halloween cookies, crinkle cookies, cocoa cookies, festive cookies