Description
These Best Witch Hat Halloween Cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. With a chocolate cookie base and a candy corn topping, they are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- 1 bag candy corn
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread a layer of chocolate frosting on top of each cookie.
- Place a piece of candy corn in the center of the frosting to create the witch hat effect.
Notes
- For a fun variation, try using different colored frosting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time and decorated later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Witch Hat Cookies, Halloween Cookies, Spooky Treats, Halloween Desserts