Get ready for a hauntingly delicious treat with these Halloween Double Chocolate Cookies! Rich, dark, and packed with chocolate flavor, these cookies are perfect for the spooky season. Infused with black food coloring for an extra eerie effect and decorated with festive sugar ghosts, bats, and pumpkins, these cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat. The chewy, fudgy texture and deep chocolate taste will satisfy your sweet tooth while getting you in the Halloween spirit. Whether you’re hosting a party or just craving a spooky snack, these cookies are sure to impress.
Why You'll Love This:
These cookies are not only delicious but also perfect for Halloween with their dark, chocolatey appearance and fun, festive decorations. The black food coloring gives them an extra spooky vibe, while the sugar ghosts, bats, and pumpkins add a playful touch. The cookie itself is rich, chewy, and full of chocolate goodness, making it a treat that’s both satisfying and festive. You’ll love how easy they are to make, and they’re a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Perfect Occasion:
These Halloween Double Chocolate Cookies are the perfect dessert for any Halloween celebration, whether it’s a party, trick-or-treating event, or a cozy night in watching scary movies. They’re great for sharing with friends and family or as a special treat for yourself. The fun decorations make them a great project to do with kids, and they’re sure to be a standout at any Halloween-themed gathering. Plus, they’re easy to make in large batches, making them ideal for bake sales or holiday events.
Decoration Tips:
To make these cookies extra festive, use a variety of Halloween-themed sugar decorations, such as ghosts, bats, pumpkins, or even candy eyes. Before baking, gently press the decorations into the tops of the cookie dough to ensure they stay in place. You can also add an extra drizzle of white or orange chocolate for contrast and even more spooky flair. If you want to go all out, sprinkle a little edible glitter or colored sanding sugar over the cookies before baking to make them sparkle with Halloween magic.
Ingredients:
- 115 grams unsalted butter, room temperature
- 150 grams brown sugar
- 15 grams granulated sugar
- 10 grams vanilla sugar
- 1 large egg
- 160 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black food coloring
- Halloween-themed sugar decorations (ghosts, bats, pumpkins)
- Chocolate chips (optional, for extra chocolatey goodness)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sifted cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and black food coloring.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until the dough comes together and the black color is evenly distributed.
- Fold in the chocolate chips if you’re using them for an extra chocolatey kick.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
- Press the Halloween-themed sugar decorations (ghosts, bats, pumpkins, etc.) onto the tops of each cookie for a festive touch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy:
Once cooled, enjoy these spooky and delicious Halloween Double Chocolate Cookies with friends, family, or all to yourself! The rich chocolate flavor and fun Halloween decorations make them the perfect treat for the season.
