Halloween Crinkle Cookies | Soft, Chewy & Spooky-Easy Recipe!
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Halloween baking doesn’t have to be complicated — sometimes the simplest treats make the biggest impact. These Halloween Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and coated in powdered sugar for that signature crackled look. By using festive Halloween colors, you can transform a classic cookie into a spooky party hit!
Perfect for Halloween bake sales, trick-or-treat parties, or cozy family baking nights, these cookies are as easy to make as they are fun to eat. With their bold colors and crinkled tops, they’re a frightfully festive addition to any dessert table.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Spooky & fun – the crinkle effect looks like cracked Halloween magic.
- Simple ingredients – no fancy tools required.
- Soft & chewy – the perfect cookie texture.
- Customizable colors – use any food coloring to match your spooky theme.
What Are Halloween Crinkle Cookies?
Crinkle cookies are rolled in powdered sugar before baking. As they bake, the dough spreads and cracks, creating a crinkled surface. For Halloween, we add festive colors like orange, purple, and black to make them extra spooky.
Ingredients (Exact)
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (or vanilla, depending on colors)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- Gel food coloring (orange, purple, black)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
How to Make Halloween Crinkle Cookies
- Preheat oven – to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dough – In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, and oil until a thick dough forms.
- Divide & color – Split dough into three bowls. Tint one orange, one purple, and one black using gel food coloring.
- Shape cookies – Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat each ball generously in powdered sugar.
- Bake – Arrange on baking sheet and bake 10–12 minutes until cookies are set and crinkled on top.
- Cool & serve – Let cookies rest on a cooling rack before enjoying.
Tips & Variations
- Mix flavors – use chocolate cake mix for dark spooky cookies, or vanilla for brighter colors.
- Extra festive – roll in orange or black sanding sugar instead of powdered sugar.
- Spooky swirl – combine two colors in one dough ball for a marbled effect.
- Gluten-free option – swap cake mix for a gluten-free boxed mix.
FAQs
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Can I freeze the dough?
Absolutely — freeze rolled dough balls (without powdered sugar) for up to 2 months. Thaw slightly, roll in sugar, then bake.
Do I need gel food coloring?
Yes, gel works best for vibrant Halloween shades without thinning the dough.
Conclusion
These Halloween Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of spooky fun. With just a few simple ingredients and some festive food coloring, you can whip up a treat that’s both easy and impressive. Perfect for parties, trick-or-treaters, or cozy family nights in, they’re sure to disappear fast!
