Description
Indulge in these delightful Dark Chocolate Halloween Cookies for a spooky yet delicious treat. Rich dark cocoa combined with sweet chocolate chips and optional festive decorations make these cookies perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips or chunks
Optional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup Halloween sprinkles or candy eyes
- 1/4 cup orange, purple, or green chocolate candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the dark chocolate chips and any optional add-ins.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets, add optional toppings, and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra festive flair, use Halloween-themed M&Ms or sandwich a roasted marshmallow between two cookies for a spooky treat.
- Dough can be made ahead and chilled for up to 48 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
