Description
Delightfully festive Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies featuring a perfect balance of melted butter, brown and granulated sugar, and generous chocolate chips, accented with seasonal orange and black Halloween sprinkles. These soft, chewy cookies are easy to prepare and ideal for spooky celebrations or everyday treats.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (67g)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (100g)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (186g)
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, or dark)
- 1/2-3/4 cup Halloween sprinkles (orange and black jimmies)
- Candy eyes (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and egg, mixing until fully incorporated to create a creamy base.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate the flour, salt, and baking soda into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can cause tough cookies.
- Fold in Add-ins: Carefully fold in the chocolate chips and Halloween sprinkles to evenly distribute the festive and flavorful components throughout the dough.
- Chill the Dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form 2-tablespoon balls of dough and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1.5 to 2 hours to firm up the dough, enhancing flavor and texture. Dough can be chilled up to 24 hours for convenience.
- Preheat the Oven: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking temperatures for perfect cookies.
- Arrange Dough Balls: Remove chilled dough balls from the refrigerator and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn golden brown while centers remain slightly soft, indicating a chewy texture.
- Add Candy Eyes & Cool: Immediately after baking, press candy eyes onto warm cookies if desired for a cute Halloween touch. Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack or serving.
Notes
- For best texture, do not overmix the dough once flour is added.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for controlling spread and improving flavor.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Customize the sprinkles to your desired Halloween theme or skip for a classic chocolate chip cookie.
- Allow cookies to fully cool before storing to maintain freshness and texture.
