Description
Spider Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a delightful fall treat that combines rich chocolate flavor with a fun spider design, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- Chocolate chips (for spider eyes)
- Black licorice (for spider legs)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool slightly, then use chocolate chips and black licorice to create spider designs on top.
Notes
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg