Description
Celebrate Halloween with these festive and delicious Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies, packed with semisweet chocolate chips, colorful Halloween-themed M&M’s, and bright black and orange sprinkles. Soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet, these cookies add a fun seasonal touch to any party or treat bag.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Mix-ins and Decorations
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Halloween-themed M&M’s or candy-coated chocolates
- ½ cup black and orange sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, which will help create tender cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to incorporate air. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt throughout the flour.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and making the cookies tough.
- Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, Halloween M&M’s, and black and orange sprinkles until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Portion the Dough: Use a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain slightly soft for chewy texture. Avoid overbaking.
- Cool the Cookies: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for a few minutes to set. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming with sugars.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep cookies tender.
- Spacing cookies adequately on the baking sheet is crucial to prevent them from merging while baking.
- Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For extra festive fun, use different Halloween-themed candies or sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
