Description
Soft, fudgy Halloween Chocolate Cookies perfect for spooky decorating. These cut-out cocoa cookies hold their shape, taste amazing, and are kid-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (188g)
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (62g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (170g), softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Royal Icing or Cookie Icing
- Gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla. Mix well.
- Gradually blend in dry ingredients. If sticky, add 1 tbsp flour.
- Divide dough, roll out to 1/4 inch, and chill for 1–2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Cut shapes and bake 11–12 minutes.
- Cool completely. Decorate with icing and toppings.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temp for 5 days.
- Freeze raw dough or plain cookies for up to 2 months.
- Use plant-based butter for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg