Description
Delightfully festive Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies packed with classic chocolate chips and colorful Halloween-themed M&Ms, perfect for seasonal celebrations or any time you crave a sweet treat. These cookies feature a soft and chewy texture with just the right balance of sweetness and slight crunch from the candy-coated chocolates.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup Halloween-themed M&Ms or candy-coated chocolates (orange and black)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps incorporate air into the dough for a better texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well until fully combined and smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and Halloween-themed M&Ms to distribute the candies evenly without breaking them.
- Scoop Dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the cookie edges are set but the centers still appear soft. This will give you a chewy, soft-center cookie texture.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, helping maintain their shape and texture.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and allow to finish setting on the baking sheet.
- You can substitute Halloween-themed candies with regular M&Ms or other festive candy colors.
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
