Description
Spooky halloween chocolate cookies offer a delightful blend of rich cocoa and festive spirit. Chocolate lovers can savor these eerie treats that bring seasonal excitement to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Halloween-themed sprinkles
- candy eyes
- M&Ms
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper for non-stick surface.
- In mixing bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Incorporate eggs individually, then blend in vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Separately combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt through whisking to ensure even distribution.
- Gradually integrate dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until uniform consistency develops.
- Gently fold chocolate chips throughout dough, distributing evenly.
- Form dough into 1-inch spherical shapes, positioning them with adequate spacing on prepared sheet.
- Press cookies slightly flat and decorate tops with festive Halloween sprinkles or themed candy decorations.
- Bake 10-12 minutes, watching for set edges while maintaining soft, tender centers.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize structure, then transfer to wire cooling rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Make extra crispy edges by chilling dough for 30 minutes before baking, which prevents excessive spreading and creates a more structured cookie.
- Swap chocolate chips with festive Halloween candy pieces like orange and black M&Ms or chopped Reese’s for a spooky themed twist.
- Use gluten-free flour blend and dairy-free butter alternatives to accommodate guests with dietary restrictions without compromising rich chocolate flavor.
- Enhance moisture by adding 2 tablespoons of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the wet ingredients, ensuring soft and tender cookie texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg