Description

These Halloween Cookies are perfect for spooky celebrations, featuring rich black cocoa cookies studded with festive Halloween M&Ms, colorful jimmies, and candy eyeballs for a fun and delicious treat. Crispy on the edges and chewy in the center, these cookies are sure to delight kids and adults alike during the Halloween season.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

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

Wet Ingredients

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 (room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Mix-ins and Decorations

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

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents and cocoa flavor.
Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer in a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. This step incorporates air for a tender texture.
Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes, to enhance the cookie’s richness and flavor.
Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients at low speed. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and keep the cookies tender.
Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently fold in the Halloween M&Ms and Halloween jimmies using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the dough without breaking the candies.
Form and Decorate Cookies: Scoop the dough into approximately 2-tablespoon balls and space them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Decorate each dough ball with extra M&Ms, candy eyeballs, and sprinkles to give a festive Halloween appearance.
Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft. This ensures chewy yet slightly crisp cookies.
Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing them from breaking.

Notes

Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
Use candy eyeballs and Halloween-themed decorations to make the cookies visually festive.
Do not overmix the dough after adding dry ingredients to keep cookies tender.
Space cookies adequately on the baking sheet to prevent them from spreading into each other.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
For a softer cookie, reduce baking time slightly; for crispier cookies, increase baking time by 1-2 minutes.