Description
Spooky halloween chocolate cookies deliver a haunting twist on classic chocolate treats. Ghoulish decorations and rich cocoa flavors make these cookies perfect for seasonal celebrations you’ll love to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavoring and Decorations:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Halloween-themed decorations (sprinkles, icing)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C), ensuring an even temperature for consistent baking.
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, sifting flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to eliminate potential lumps and create a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Using an electric mixer, whip butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light, airy, and pale, then incorporate egg and vanilla extract, blending until fully integrated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Shape the dough into uniform spheres, gently pressing each ball to create a slightly flattened disc on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Transfer the prepared cookie sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for slight cracking on the surface.
- Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet, which helps them set and firm up.
- Once cooled, embellish the cookies with festive Halloween-themed decorations like sprinkles, icing, or spooky candy accents to create a seasonal treat.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain crisp edges during baking.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free blend for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring the same rich chocolate flavor.
- Use dark cocoa powder for deeper color and more intense chocolate taste, perfect for spooky Halloween aesthetics.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating to prevent frosting from melting and ensure clean, precise Halloween designs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg