Easy Halal Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

On Mar 2, 2025 11 0

This recipe is perfect for beginner bakers and those who appreciate homemade halal treats. These cookies, with their beautiful cracked tops dusted with powdered sugar, are as fun to make as they are to eat. Refer to the image to see how these cookies should look – a rich, dark chocolate color with distinct cracks and a generous coating of white powdered sugar.

Halal Ingredients You’ll Need

Here is a list of halal ingredients needed to prepare these delicious cookies. Make sure all your ingredients are certified halal for your peace of mind.

🍎 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
🍫 ½ cup (40 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
🥄 1 teaspoon baking powder
🤏 ¼ teaspoon salt
🍚 ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
🍚 ½ cup (100 grams) packed light brown sugar
💧 ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil (ensure halal certification)
🥚 2 large eggs
🥄 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract (ensure halal certification)
❄️ ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar, for rolling

Essential Kitchen Equipment

To make these cookies, you will need some basic kitchen tools. Gather these items before starting to ensure a smooth baking process.

🥣 Large mixing bowl
🥣 Medium mixing bowl
🥄 Measuring cups
🥄 Measuring spoons
🥄 Whisk
🥄 Spatula or wooden spoon
🔥 Baking sheet
📄 Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
🔥 Oven

Let’s Make Halal Chocolate Crinkle Cookies! (Step-by-Step)

Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to prepare your own batch of Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. Even if you’ve never baked before, these instructions are designed to guide you through each stage.

Preparing the Dough

Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, put together the dry ingredients: 1 cup of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. To properly combine these dry ingredients, use a whisk. Whisking means to stir ingredients quickly in a circular motion to blend them well and incorporate air. This step ensures that the baking powder and cocoa powder are evenly distributed throughout the flour.

Step 2: In a separate, large mixing bowl, add the wet ingredients: ½ cup of granulated sugar, ½ cup of packed light brown sugar, and ½ cup of vegetable oil. Pour in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Use the whisk again to mix these wet ingredients together until they are well combined. This means stirring until the mixture looks smooth and uniform.

Step 3: Gradually add the dry ingredients from the medium bowl into the large bowl with the wet ingredients. Mix them together slowly using a spatula or a wooden spoon. At first, it might look a bit powdery, but keep mixing gently. Continue to mix until just combined. “Just combined” means to mix until you no longer see streaks of dry flour, but be careful not to overmix. Overmixing can make the cookies tough. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.

Step 4: Cover the bowl of dough with plastic wrap. Place the bowl in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, or even better, for 3 hours. Chilling the dough is a very important step. It makes the dough easier to handle and prevents the cookies from spreading too much when baking. Refer to the image; you’ll notice the cookies are nicely rounded and not flat, which is partly due to chilling the dough.

Shaping and Baking the Cookies

Step 5: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). “Preheating” the oven means turning it on to the correct temperature and letting it heat up before putting the cookies in. This ensures the oven is at the right temperature when you start baking, which is crucial for even cooking. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Parchment paper and baking mats prevent the cookies from sticking to the baking sheet and make cleanup easier.

Step 6: Take the chilled cookie dough out of the refrigerator. Pour ½ cup of powdered sugar into a small bowl.

Step 7: Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, take out about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of dough at a time. Roll each portion of dough into a ball using your hands. Then, roll each dough ball generously in the powdered sugar, ensuring it is fully coated. The powdered sugar coating is what gives these cookies their signature crinkled look as they bake.

Step 8: Place the powdered sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet. Make sure to space them about 2 inches apart because the cookies will spread a little as they bake. Observe in the image that the cookies are not placed too close together on the baking tray.

Step 9: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Baking time can vary slightly depending on your oven, so it’s important to watch them. You’ll know they are ready when the tops are cracked and the edges are set, but the centers are still slightly soft. The cracks on the surface are a key characteristic of crinkle cookies, as you can see clearly in the image.

Cooling and Serving

Step 10: Once baked, take the baking sheet out of the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Then, gently transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. A wire rack allows air to circulate around the cookies, which prevents the bottoms from becoming soggy and helps them cool faster.

Step 11: Once completely cooled, your halal Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are ready to be served and enjoyed! These cookies are delicious on their own, or you can serve them with a glass of milk or hot beverage.

Tips for Perfect Halal Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Don’t skip chilling the dough! Chilling is essential for the right texture and prevents excessive spreading. If the dough isn’t chilled enough, the cookies might spread too thin and lose their crinkled appearance.
Be generous with the powdered sugar. A thick coating of powdered sugar is what creates those beautiful crinkles. Make sure each dough ball is thoroughly coated before baking.
Avoid overbaking. For fudgy centers, it’s best to slightly underbake these cookies. They should still be a little soft in the center when you take them out of the oven as they will continue to set as they cool.
Use good quality cocoa powder. Since cocoa powder is a key flavor ingredient, using a good quality unsweetened cocoa powder will enhance the chocolate flavor of your cookies.

Enjoy Your Homemade Halal Treats!

Congratulations, you’ve just made your own batch of delicious Chocolate Crinkle Cookies! Making homemade baked goods is a rewarding experience, and these cookies are sure to bring smiles to everyone who tries them. Share these delightful treats with your family and friends, or enjoy them as a special homemade dessert. Don’t hesitate to try this recipe and experience the joy of baking. We encourage you to share your cookie creations with others – baking is even more fun when shared!