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Spooky Halloween Cookies Recipe

Spooky Halloween Cookies Recipe
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These Spooky Halloween Cookies are rich, chocolatey delights perfect for celebrating the spooky season. Soft and chewy with semi-sweet chocolate chips and decorated with candy eyeballs, they bring a fun and festive touch to any Halloween gathering.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter (½ cup), room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • black food coloring, optional (a few drops)

Add-ins and Decorations

  • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Candy eyeballs

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures even baking and prevents sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy. If using, add a few drops of black food coloring and mix well until the dough is evenly colored.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Mix for an additional 2 minutes until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is mixed evenly.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. This blends all the dry components uniformly.
  5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients in batches while mixing on low speed. Continue until all the flour mixture is incorporated.
  6. Add Milk and Chocolate Chips: Pour in the milk and mix briefly to combine. Then add the chocolate chips and mix again just until they are evenly distributed.
  7. Form Cookies and Add Eyeballs: Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Press candy eyeballs gently on top of each cookie ball for a fun Halloween touch.
  8. Bake and Cool: Bake the cookies for about 11 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove the tray and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Adjust baking time slightly if you prefer softer or crispier cookies.
  • For a more intense black color, add more food coloring gradually.
  • Make sure butter is at room temperature for easier creaming.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Substitute almond or oat milk if you prefer a dairy-free option, though texture may vary slightly.

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Keywords: Halloween cookies, spooky cookies, chocolate cookies, chocolate chip cookies, candy eyeballs, Halloween treats

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