Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups (156 g) all-purpose flour
- 5 tbsp (35 g) black cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (170 g) Halloween M&Ms
- 3 tbsp (36 g) Halloween jimmies
- Candy eyeballs for decoration
- Extra Halloween M&Ms and jimmies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter with light brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg yolks and vanilla until pale in color.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in Halloween M&Ms and jimmies gently using a rubber spatula.
- Scoop dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place on prepared sheets. Decorate with extra candies before baking.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes; let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Chill the dough for 30 minutes if time allows for thicker cookies. Experiment with different candies or shapes for even more festive flair!