Description

Delightfully spooky and irresistibly chocolatey, these Chocolate Monster Halloween Cookies are packed with cocoa, chocolate chips, and fun Halloween candies, accented with candy eyeballs for a playful monster look. Perfectly soft in the center with a slight crisp on the edges, these festive treats are ideal for Halloween parties, trick-or-treat bags, or any chocolate lover’s snack stash.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

Add-ins and Decorations

1½ cups chocolate chips
½ cup Halloween-colored M&M’s or candy-coated chocolates
Candy eyeballs for decorating

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer or by hand until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor enhancement.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and cocoa.
Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet Mixture: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet butter mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
Fold in Chocolate Chips and Candies: Incorporate the chocolate chips and Halloween-colored M&M’s gently into the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution of mix-ins.
Portion Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
Add Candy Eyeballs: Press a few candy eyeballs gently into the top of each dough ball to create the monster effect before baking.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are set on the edges but still soft in the center for the ideal chewy texture.
Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

Add extra M&M’s and candy eyeballs on top of the dough before baking for a more colorful and spooky presentation.
These cookies freeze well; store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Perfect treats for Halloween parties, classroom snacks, or trick-or-treat bags.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 190
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg