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Halloween Cookies

Halloween Cookies

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Indulge in the spirit of Halloween with these delightful Halloween Cookies, featuring a rich black velvet flavor that will enchant your guests! Perfect for any spooky gathering, these cookies are adorned with colorful M&Ms and candy eyeballs, making them as visually appealing as they are delicious. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy night in, these festive treats are sure to bring joy. Easy to make and completely customizable, you can add your favorite candies or toppings to create a truly unique dessert experience. Bake up a batch this Halloween season and watch them disappear!

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 two 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 sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla extract until pale in color.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in Halloween M&Ms and jimmies using a spatula.
  7. Scoop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, decorating each with extra M&Ms and candy eyeballs.
  8. Bake for 10-11 minutes until set but soft in the center.
  9. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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