Description
Haunting Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver spine-chilling sweetness with dark chocolate and festive sprinkles. Creepy yet delicious treats will delight guests at seasonal parties, tempting friends with delightful Halloween magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (195 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (170 grams) chocolate chips
- 1 large egg
Sugar and Fat:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110 grams) brown sugar, packed
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Candy eyes or Halloween sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by adjusting the temperature to 350°F and creating a non-stick surface with parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Combine butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl, whipping until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to ensure a uniform consistency and rich flavor profile.
- In a separate container, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt, forming a dry ingredient mixture that will provide structure to the cookies.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully until a cohesive dough develops without over-mixing.
- Gently fold chocolate chips throughout the dough, distributing them evenly to guarantee a delightful chocolatey experience in every bite.
- Portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving adequate spacing to allow for spreading during the baking process.
- Embellish each cookie with playful candy eyes and festive Halloween sprinkles, transforming the treats into spooky Halloween characters.
- Transfer the decorated cookie sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the cookies to bake until the edges turn a golden-brown hue, typically requiring 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest momentarily on the baking sheet to stabilize, then carefully transfer to a cooling rack to complete the cooling process.
Notes
- Swap ingredients to create gluten-free cookies by using almond flour or gluten-free baking mix instead of regular flour.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or coconut sugar for a healthier Halloween treat.
- Experiment with different themed decorations like orange and black sprinkles or spooky monster-shaped chocolate chips for extra Halloween flair.
- Ensure even baking by using a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes and consistent cooking time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg