Halloween Cookies
These Halloween Cookies are a festive treat, decorated with bright M&Ms, candy eyeballs, and sprinkles, perfect for any Halloween gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup Halloween M&Ms
- 1/2 cup candy eyeballs
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is mixed in before adding the vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in the Halloween M&Ms, candy eyeballs, and sprinkles gently.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For best results, do not overbake. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes may help maintain shape.