Description
Sinister chocolate cookies crumble with delightful Halloween spirit, bringing dark chocolate’s rich depth to festive treats. Spooky shapes and eerie decorations invite you to indulge in seasonal cookie magic that delights both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups (156 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative Ingredients:
- Halloween-themed sprinkles or candies
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by heating the oven to 350°F and lining cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, thoroughly whisking flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until the ingredients are fully integrated and the texture becomes uniform.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to create a consistent chocolate cookie dough.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, gently pressing each mound to slightly flatten.
- Decorate the cookie surfaces with festive Halloween sprinkles or themed candy decorations for a spooky touch.
- Place cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for slightly crisp edges and a soft center.
- Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on wire cooling racks, where they will continue to set and firm up.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer, more intense chocolate flavor that elevates the entire recipe.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals without compromising texture.
- Experiment with different Halloween-themed sprinkles or crushed candy corn to create unique seasonal decorations that make each cookie special.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 97 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 64 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg