Description
Indulge in rich chocolate flavors with these spooky Dark Chocolate Halloween Cookies, perfect for the Halloween season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Halloween-themed sprinkles (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, then add the egg, combining well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until no flour streaks remain.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips, sprinkles, and nuts if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space in between.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly underbaked.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, consider using coconut sugar, flax eggs, or gluten-free flour as substitutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg