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Halloween Cookies

Halloween Cookies

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These Halloween Cookies are the perfect treat for your spooky season festivities! With their extra chocolatey black velvet texture and playful decorations, they are a hit among kids and adults alike. The delightful combination of Halloween M&Ms, colorful sprinkles, and whimsical candy eyeballs makes these cookies not only delicious but also visually stunning—ideal for parties or cozy nights at home. Easy to make and customize, you can whip up a batch in no time and bring fun to any gathering!

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 bowl, whisk together flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream softened butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add egg yolks and vanilla to the butter mixture; mix until pale.
  5. Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients without overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in Halloween M&Ms and sprinkles.
  7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart. Decorate with extra candies if desired.
  8. Bake for 10–11 minutes until set; cool before serving.

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