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Halloween Cookies

Halloween Cookies
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Indulge in the festive spirit of fall with these delightful Halloween Cookies! These extra chocolatey black velvet treats are not only rich in flavor but also visually captivating, adorned with colorful Halloween M&Ms, sprinkles, and whimsical candy eyeballs. Perfect for Halloween parties or cozy gatherings, these cookies bring a spooky twist to your dessert table while being easy to make. Involve the kids in decorating for a fun family activity! Bake a batch today and create sweet memories this spooky season.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 tbsp black cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup Halloween M&Ms
  • 3 tbsp Halloween jimmies
  • Candy eyeballs for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with light brown and granulated sugars using an electric mixer until fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  4. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract; mix until pale and fluffy (another 2 minutes).
  5. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the Halloween M&Ms and jimmies using a rubber spatula.
  7. Using a cookie scoop, portion out dough balls onto the prepared sheets, spacing them apart. Decorate with additional M&Ms and candy eyeballs.
  8. Bake for 10-11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.

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