Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup Halloween-themed sprinkles or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in Halloween sprinkles or chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough into balls, place on baking sheet, and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra spookiness, drizzle with melted white chocolate or add candy eyes.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze dough for up to 3 months for fresh-baked cookies anytime.
- Substitute chocolate chips with nuts, orange zest, or peanut butter chips for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg