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Spider Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

A close-up of spooky spider chocolate crinkle cookies decorated with candy eyes and chocolate legs for Halloween.
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Bake these fun and spooky spider chocolate crinkle cookies for your next Halloween party. They are easy to make and a hit with kids and adults.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
  • Black decorating gel or melted chocolate for spider legs and eyes

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Add the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined. The dough will be sticky.
  3. Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of chilled dough and roll them into balls.
  7. Roll each dough ball generously in the powdered sugar, ensuring it’s fully coated.
  8. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. The cookies will crack as they bake, creating the crinkle effect.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cooled, use black decorating gel or melted chocolate to draw spider legs and eyes on each cookie.

Notes

  • For a deeper chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
  • If the dough becomes too difficult to handle, chill it for another 15-30 minutes.
  • Make sure the cookies are completely cool before decorating to prevent the gel or chocolate from melting.

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