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Spooky Black Halloween Monster Cookies

These fun and festive cookies are perfect for Halloween, featuring a dark color from cocoa powder or activated charcoal, colorful toppings, and a quick preparation time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder or activated charcoal for color Optional for a spooky touch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins and Decorations
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup colorful candy eyes and sprinkles For decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder (or activated charcoal), baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  2. While the cookies are still warm, add candy eyes and colorful sprinkles.
  3. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

To keep your cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze them for up to three months. Reheat in microwave or oven if desired.