Description
Spooky chocolate lovers rejoice with these double chocolate halloween cookies that bring festive fright to classic dessert delights. Dark chocolate chips and haunting decorations create a wickedly delicious treat perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Sweet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (218 grams) Halloween M&Ms
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- Edible candy eyeballs
Primary Baking Ingredients:
- 1 cup (127 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (43 grams) black cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and airy, approximately 3 minutes. Incorporate vanilla extract and egg, mixing until fully integrated.
- Separately, blend flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, creating a slightly tacky dough.
- Gently fold white chocolate chips and Halloween M&Ms into the dough, ensuring even distribution of mix-ins.
- Utilize a large cookie scoop to portion dough onto prepared baking sheets, maintaining 2-inch spacing between each cookie. Embellish cookie tops with additional white chocolate chips, M&Ms, and decorative candy eyeballs.
- Bake for 12 minutes, watching for a puffy texture with a soft center. Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Adjust cocoa quantity to control chocolate intensity, ensuring rich flavor without overwhelming sweetness.
- Use room temperature butter and egg for smoother, more consistent cookie dough texture.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Swap regular M&Ms with allergen-free or vegan chocolate alternatives for dietary accommodations.
- Press mix-ins gently into cookie tops before baking to create a more decorative Halloween-themed appearance.
- Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature for maximum freshness, lasting up to 5 days.
- Allow cookies to cool completely to develop a perfect chewy-crisp texture characteristic of high-quality chocolate cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 192 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 98 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg