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Halloween Cookies with Chocolate Chips

Halloween Cookies with Chocolate Chips for Spooky Fun

Delight in these Halloween cookies with chocolate chips, perfect for festive gatherings and school parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Salted Butter At room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Can substitute with light brown sugar.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Use more dark brown sugar for a richer taste.
  • 2 large Large Eggs Use an extra egg yolk for a thicker cookie.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure extract is recommended.
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour No substitutions preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Essential for balancing sweetness.
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats Do not substitute with quick oats.
  • 1 cup Halloween M&M's Use standard M&M's if Halloween varieties are unavailable.
  • 1 cup Mini Pretzel Sticks Can crush them for less visual impact.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or Chunks Dark chocolate can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Candy Eyes Optional decoration.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add softened salted butter, dark brown sugar, and light brown sugar. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add large eggs one at a time and pure vanilla extract. Mix on low speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt until just combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Fold in old-fashioned oats, Halloween M&M's, mini pretzel sticks, and semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Roll the dough into balls using a 1/4 cup measuring cup and place on lined baking sheet, spaced 3 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 8 minutes, rotate the pan, then bake for another 2-3 minutes until edges are set.
  8. Press extra M&M's and candy eyes into warm cookies for decoration.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for better mixing. Keep an eye on cookies while baking to prevent overbaking. Experiment with different mix-ins to customize your cookies.

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