Description
Delightfully festive Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies featuring classic chocolate chips and seasonal orange and black candy-coated chocolates. These soft, chewy cookies are easy to make and perfect for holiday parties or trick-or-treat goodies.
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 the oven. Set your oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream the butter and sugars. In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened butter together with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add egg and vanilla. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, ensuring even flavor distribution.
- Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough. Then, fold in the chocolate chips and Halloween-themed M&Ms carefully to evenly incorporate them without breaking the candy coating.
- Portion dough. Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake cookies. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges appear set while the centers remain soft.
- Cool cookies. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preserving their chewy texture.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let cool on the sheet.
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Ensure M&Ms are not crushed when folding into dough to keep festive appearance.
- You can substitute Halloween-themed M&Ms with regular ones for a year-round treat.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
