Get ready for a spooky and delicious treat with these Halloween Chocolate Cookies! These cookies are not only incredibly tasty but also easy to make, making them perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a Halloween party or just a cozy night in.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe?
- Rich chocolate flavor: These cookies are packed with a deep, rich chocolate flavor that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
- Quick and easy prep: With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, these cookies can be whipped up in no time.
- Perfect for decorating: These cookies are a blank canvas for your creativity, making them a fun activity for kids and adults alike.
Ingredient Notes:
- All-purpose flour: Provides structure to the cookies.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: Adds a rich chocolate flavor.
- Baking powder: Helps the cookies rise.
- Salt: Enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Butter: Adds richness and moisture.
- Sugar: Sweetens the cookies.
- Egg: Binds everything together.
- Vanilla extract: Adds a hint of warmth.
- Royal Icing or Easy Cookie Icing: For decorating.
- Gel food coloring: Optional for customizing icing colors.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool before decorating with icing.
Helpful Tips:
- Chill the dough for easier rolling.
- Dust your work surface with cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Swap out the vanilla extract for other flavors like almond or peppermint.
Expert Tips for the Best Results:
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.
- Experiment with different icing colors and designs for a festive touch.
- Don’t overmix the dough to ensure tender cookies.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve these Halloween Chocolate Cookies with a glass of cold milk or alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious treat.
Storage and Reheating Tips:
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. To reheat, place them in a 300°F oven for a few minutes to warm them up.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I freeze the cookie dough? Yes, you can freeze the dough for up to 3 months.
- How long will the icing take to set? Allow the icing to set for at least an hour before serving.
- Can I use different shaped cookie cutters? Absolutely! Get creative with your cookie shapes for a fun twist.
Conclusion:
These Halloween Chocolate Cookies are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Give them a try and let us know how they turned out. Enjoy the spooky season with these delicious treats!
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Halloween Chocolate Cookies
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Halloween Chocolate Cookies are rich, fudgy, and perfect for the spooky season. They are easy to make and fun to decorate with royal icing in festive colors.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
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- 1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 3/4 cup (62g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder (or dutch process cocoa powder), plus more as needed for rolling and work surface
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Royal Icing or Easy Cookie Icing
- optional: gel food coloring for tinting icings
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll and bake: Roll dough into balls, roll in cocoa powder, place on baking sheets, and flatten slightly. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Decorate: Let cookies cool completely, then decorate with royal icing and let set before serving.
Notes
- You can use festive cookie cutters to shape the dough into Halloween-themed cookies.
- Experiment with different colors of gel food coloring to create fun and spooky designs on the cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg