Description
These Halloween Monster Cookies are a delightful and spooky twist on classic chocolate chip cookies. Soft, chewy, and packed with rich cocoa and chocolate chips, these cookies are decorated with fun M&M ghoul mixes and monster eye candies, making them perfect for festive celebrations. Easy to prepare and perfect for baking with kids, these cookies require an overnight chilling time for the best flavor and texture.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 280 g all-purpose flour (2 ¼ cups, spoon and level method)
- 50 g black cocoa powder (½ cup, spoon and level method)
- 20 g Dutch cocoa powder (2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp sea salt (use ½ tsp if less salt preferred)
Wet Ingredients
- 226 g unsalted butter (2 sticks, melted and slightly cooled)
- 150 g dark brown sugar (¾ cup)
- 150 g granulated white sugar (¾ cup)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Add-ins & Decorations
- 200 g dark chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate from a bar, can mix white and dark chocolate)
- M&M ghoul mix (or similar Halloween-themed candy)
- Monster eye candy
Instructions
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine the melted unsalted butter with the dark brown sugar and granulated white sugar. Mix until smooth and well combined. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, then beat until the mixture is creamy and fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, black cocoa powder, Dutch cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Make sure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold the dark chocolate chips into the cookie dough evenly. This will ensure every bite has a rich chocolate flavor.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate it overnight (at least 4 hours recommended). Chilling helps develop the flavors and improves the texture of the cookies.
- Preheat Oven: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading. Gently press some M&M ghoul mix and monster eye candies onto the tops of the dough balls for decoration.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Enjoy your spooky Halloween Monster Cookies!
Notes
- These cookies require chilling the dough overnight for the best taste and texture.
- Use weight measurements for best accuracy, especially in flour and cocoa powders.
- You can use a stand mixer or mix by hand to prepare the dough.
- Decorate with your choice of Halloween-themed candies like M&M ghoul mix and monster eye candy for a festive touch.
- Measurements are based on US cups, teaspoons, and tablespoons.
- Adjust salt quantity to your preference by using ½ tsp if you prefer less salty cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 192 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg
