Description
Embrace the spooky season with these simple Halloween cookies that blend delightful sweetness with a dash of fun. Perfect for gatherings, these cookies are soft, chewy, and customizable, making them an ideal treat for both kids and adults. Decorate them with vibrant icing and sprinkles to add a festive flair to your celebrations. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or just looking to create a fun baking experience with friends, these cookies will enchant everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Halloween sprinkles or icing (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt until combined.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients while stirring gently to keep air bubbles intact.
- Scoop rounded dough balls onto prepared sheets 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling on racks before decorating with sprinkles or icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg