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Halloween Cookies

Spooktacular Halloween Cookies for a Delectable Treat!

These Halloween Cookies are rich chocolatey delights, perfect for festive gatherings and easy to prepare.
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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: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour No direct gluten-free alternative suggested.
  • 1 cup Black Cocoa Powder Can substitute with regular cocoa powder with added black food coloring.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure butter is softened but not overly melted.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated White Sugar
  • 2 large Egg Yolks
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
For the Festive Toppings
  • 1 cup Halloween M&Ms Use chocolate chips for a non-Halloween version.
  • 1/2 cup Halloween Sprinkles
  • 1/2 cup Candy Eyeballs These may melt in the oven; can be added post-baking.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  4. Incorporate egg yolks and vanilla into the butter-sugar mixture until combined.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in Halloween M&Ms and sprinkles until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop around 17 balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
  8. Top each dough ball with extra M&Ms, sprinkles, and candy eyeballs before baking.
  9. Bake for 10-11 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Measure ingredients carefully to prevent dense cookies and chill dough if cookies spread too much while baking.

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