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Halloween Cookies

Halloween Cookies

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Indulge in the festive spirit of Halloween with these delightful Halloween Cookies. These extra chocolatey black velvet cookies are not just visually captivating with their vibrant colors and fun candy eyeballs, but they also deliver a rich chocolate flavor that’s irresistible. Perfect for gatherings, parties, or simply enjoying at home, these cookies will surely impress both kids and adults alike. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable decorations, you can get creative while baking. Whether you’re treating trick-or-treaters or hosting a spooky celebration, these cookies make every occasion sweeter!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 tbsp black cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup Halloween M&Ms
  • 3 tbsp Halloween jimmies
  • candy eyeballs for decoration
  • extra Halloween M&Ms and jimmies for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until pale and fluffy.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
  6. Gently fold in Halloween M&Ms and sprinkles.
  7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
  8. Decorate each dough ball with extra M&Ms and candy eyeballs before baking.
  9. Bake for 10–11 minutes until set but soft in the center; let cool before serving.

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