Description
These black cocoa Halloween cookies are perfect for a spooky treat. They are rich, chocolatey, and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup black cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Optional: Add Halloween sprinkles.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder in addition to the black cocoa.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg