Description
Create Halloween-themed cookies shaped like cauldrons with spooky decorations.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup green icing
- 1/2 cup assorted Halloween candies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cool, pipe green icing on top to resemble cauldrons and place assorted Halloween candies for decoration.
Notes
- For a variation, use different colors of icing for a more vibrant design.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate chips, such as white or dark chocolate.
- Consider using edible glitter for a spooky effect.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Halloween Cauldron Cookie Creation, spooky snacks