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Halloween Cookies

Halloween Cookies

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These Halloween Cookies are the ultimate festive treat, combining a rich black velvet chocolate flavor with vibrant decorations that scream spooky fun! Perfect for Halloween parties, school events, or cozy family nights, these cookies are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. With colorful M&Ms and candy eyeballs, they capture the spirit of the season while remaining easy to make—ideal for any baking enthusiast.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 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, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter with light brown and granulated sugars until fluffy.
  4. Mix in egg yolks and vanilla extract until pale in color.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture without overmixing.
  6. Fold in M&Ms and sprinkles gently.
  7. Use a cookie scoop to form dough balls and place them on prepared baking sheets; decorate with extra M&Ms and candy eyeballs.
  8. Bake for 10-11 minutes; cool before enjoying.

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