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Halloween Cookies

Spooktacular Halloween Cookies for a Delectable Treat!

Delight in these Halloween Cookies, a perfect blend of chocolatey richness and festive charm, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 17 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitution Note: No direct gluten-free alternative suggested.
  • 3/4 cup Black Cocoa Powder Can substitute with regular cocoa powder with black food coloring.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter Tip: Ensure butter is softened.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated White Sugar
  • 3 large Egg Yolks
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Festive Toppings
  • 1 cup Halloween M&Ms Substitution: Use chocolate chips for non-Halloween version.
  • 1/4 cup Halloween Sprinkles
  • 1/2 cup Candy Eyeballs Add post-baking if desired to avoid melting.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream softened butter with light brown and granulated sugars until fluffy.
  4. Add egg yolks and vanilla to the creamed mixture until combined.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in M&Ms and sprinkles gently.
  7. Scoop out dough to form 17 equal balls and place on baking sheets.
  8. Top each cookie ball with additional M&Ms, sprinkles, and candy eyeballs.
  9. Bake for 10-11 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
  10. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Measure accurately and chill dough if cookies spread too much. Post-bake reshaping can help maintain cookie shape.

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