Description
These Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies combine classic chocolate chip goodness with festive orange and black candy-coated chocolates, perfect for celebrating the spooky season. Soft and chewy with a delightful crunch from the Halloween-themed M&Ms, these cookies are easy to make and sure to be a hit at any Halloween gathering.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup Halloween-themed M&Ms or candy-coated chocolates (orange and black)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to 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 Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, ensuring the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, then fold in the chocolate chips and Halloween-themed M&Ms carefully.
- Portion Dough: Using a tablespoon, scoop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges look set but the centers remain soft. This ensures a chewy center with slightly crisp edges.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes so they firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for best creaming results.
- Do not overmix once the flour is added to keep cookies tender.
- You can substitute Halloween-themed M&Ms with any candy-coated chocolates of your choice.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and allow them to finish firming on the baking sheet.
