Halloween Cookies
Deliciously spooky Halloween cookies that are soft, chewy, and packed with vibrant flavors and decorations, perfect for sharing or enjoying during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Halloween M&Ms
- 1/2 cup sprinkles
- Candy eyeballs (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the Halloween M&Ms and sprinkles.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet, leaving space in between.
- Bake for about 9-11 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Decorate with candy eyeballs and let cool completely before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy your delicious Halloween cookies!
Notes
Chill the dough for better consistency and chewy texture. Experiment with different candy decorations for a unique twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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