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Halloween Cookies

These Halloween cookies stand out with their rich chocolate flavor and festive decorations. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or family treats, they’re fun and simple to make.

  • Total Time: 31 minutes
  • Yield: 17 cookies 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/4 cups (156 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 5 tbsp (35 g) black cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (170 g) Halloween M&Ms
  • 3 tbsp (36 g) Halloween jimmies
  • Candy eyeballs for decoration
  • Extra Halloween M&Ms and jimmies for decoration

Instructions

  • Mix all-purpose flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • Cream unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  • Add egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
  • Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
  • Fold in Halloween M&Ms and jimmies into the dough.
  • Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheets with decorations.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 10-11 minutes.
  • Cool on baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack and decorate.

Notes

Accurate measurement of ingredients ensures the best results.
Using room temperature eggs contributes to a creamy consistency.
Consider chilling the dough for thicker cookies.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 80
  • Fat: 7
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 21
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 20