Halloween Monster Cookies
Deliciously spooky cookies made with rich chocolate and adorned with colorful candies, perfect for Halloween festivities.
Ingredients
- 226 g unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 150 g dark brown sugar
- 150 g granulated white sugar
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 280 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g black cocoa powder
- 20 g Dutch cocoa
- 200 g dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pour warm melted butter into a mixing bowl and let it cool slightly.
- Add dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, and sea salt. Mix on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and eggs, mixing until well combined.
- Sift together all-purpose flour, black cocoa powder, Dutch cocoa, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in dark chocolate chips by hand.
- Allow the dough to rest for 20-30 minutes.
- Scoop small portions of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Before chilling, decorate the tops of the cookie dough balls with M&Ms.
- Cover and chill the dough overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake cookies for 12-15 minutes.
- Once baked, immediately place monster eye candies on top while warm.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to five days.