Halloween Cookies
Delightful and festive cookies perfect for Halloween celebrations, featuring a chewy texture and colorful decorations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup melted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup Halloween M&M’s
- ¼ cup colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Combine melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Add the Halloween M&M’s and colorful sprinkles, folding gently into the dough.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it’s too soft. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to retain moisture.