Irresistibly Fun Halloween Cookies to Delight Your Guests!
These Halloween Cookies are a delightful treat, featuring crispy edges and chewy centers. Perfect for sharing at parties and loved by all ages.
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- stand mixer
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- cookie scoop
- Plastic wrap
- wire rack
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour Key for cookie structure.
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch Makes cookies tender.
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda Helps achieve puffy edges.
- 0.5 teaspoon salt Balances flavors.
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted Better control over saltiness.
- 1 cup brown sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Gives balanced sweetness.
- 1 large egg Binds ingredients together.
- 1 large egg yolk Makes cookies richer.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Elevates cookie flavor.
For the Fun Touch
- 1 cup Halloween M&Ms Adds color and crunch.
- 0.25 cup colorful sprinkles Brings festive flair.
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the dry ingredients by whisking together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar in a stand mixer for about 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the Halloween M&Ms and sprinkles gently.
- Chill the dough covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Press candy eyes and extra M&Ms into the warm cookies, then let cool.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough is crucial for the best texture. Watch the cookies closely while baking to ensure they remain chewy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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