Description
These Dark Chocolate Halloween Cookies are rich, fudgy, and packed with dark chocolate chips and festive Halloween candy for a spooky, delicious treat. Perfectly soft with a slight crunch from candy-coated chocolates and a festive touch from optional candy eyeballs, these cookies delight both kids and adults during the Halloween season.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Halloween-themed candy-coated chocolates (like orange and purple M&M’s)
- 1/4 cup candy eyeballs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to ensure they incorporate evenly, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, dark cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and flavoring agents.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Chocolate and Candy: Gently fold the dark chocolate chips and Halloween-themed candy-coated chocolates into the dough to distribute the mix-ins evenly.
- Portion Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Add Candy Eyeballs: Press a few candy eyeballs or extra candy pieces into the tops of each cookie if desired to enhance the Halloween look.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra festive flair, add a pinch of orange food coloring to half the dough and swirl them together before baking.
- Candy eyeballs can be found in most baking aisles during Halloween or can be omitted if unavailable.
