Description
Celebrate Halloween with these festive Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies, loaded with classic chocolate chips and colorful orange and black candy-coated chocolates. Soft, chewy, and packed with sweet flavors, they are perfect for parties or a seasonal treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup Halloween-themed M&Ms or candy-coated chocolates (orange and black)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the dough.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to combine all wet ingredients, which will help bind the dough and add flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning throughout the dough.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing. Then gently fold in the chocolate chips and Halloween-themed M&Ms to evenly disperse them.
- Form Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them firm up.
Notes
- For softer cookies, remove from oven as soon as edges set and centers look slightly underbaked.
- Substitute Halloween M&Ms with any colored candy-coated chocolates for different themes.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- For a richer flavor, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
