Best 2 Chocolate Halloween Cookies Recipes

Halloween is a time for fun, festivities, and of course, delicious treats. And what could be better than a batch of freshly baked chocolate cookies to get you in the Halloween spirit? In this article, we've gathered some of the best chocolate Halloween cookie recipes out there, so you can be sure to find the perfect spooky treat for your party or gathering. From classic chocolate chip cookies to creative Halloween-themed cookies, we have something for everyone.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HALLOWEEN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES WITH SPIDERS

Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies with Spiders image

I love chocolate chip cookies, so when I was baking for Halloween I turned the chocolate chips into little spiders. I only drew 3 legs on each side, there wasn't room for 4, so my spiders were little 6-legged creatures.

Provided by Becky Held

Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 42m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl and stir with a fork to mix ingredients well.
Combine butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until smooth and fluffy. Add in flour mixture, 1 cup at a time, and mix in with a spatula until well incorporated. Fold in 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips until well combined.
Drop cookies onto ungreased baking sheets. Pour 1/2 cup chocolate chips into a bowl. Push about 3 to 4 chocolate chips onto each cookie, tip-side down, to make the spider bodies.
Bake in the the preheated oven until edges are golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack.
Melt remaining 1/2 cup chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes. Spoon melted chocolate into a piping bag with a small tip and draw little legs on each side of the spider bodies to create spider legs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 112 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

CHOCOLATE HALLOWEEN COOKIES

Chocolate Halloween Cookies image

Yummy chocolate frosted cookies with Reese's® Pieces. Perfect for Halloween.

Provided by Amy Hunter Shaw

Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
⅔ cup butter, softened
⅓ cup milk
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup candy-coated peanut butter pieces (such as Reese's Pieces®)
3 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup candy-coated peanut butter pieces (such as Reese's Pieces®), or to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Beat white sugar and 2/3 cup softened butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; mix in 1/3 cup milk, egg, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Stir flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into creamed butter mixture until dough is just combined; fold in 1 cup candy-coated peanut butter pieces. Drop dough, 1 to 2 tablespoons per cookie, onto a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until edges of cookies are crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on pans for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Beat 3 tablespoons melted butter and 3 tablespoons cocoa powder together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; beat in confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until frosting is fluffy and smooth. Frost cookies and decorate with more candy-coated peanut butter pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 51.7 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

Tips:

Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will greatly impact the taste of your cookies. Use a good-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate for the best flavor.
Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
Bake the cookies at a high temperature: Baking the cookies at a high temperature will help them develop a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
Don't overbake the cookies: Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly. Bake the cookies just until they are set and the edges are just beginning to brown.
Decorate the cookies: Once the cookies are baked, you can decorate them with frosting, sprinkles, or other Halloween-themed decorations.

Conclusion:

These chocolate Halloween cookies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for Halloween parties or gatherings. They are easy to make and can be decorated in many different ways to suit your taste. With a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can create a batch of Halloween cookies that will be sure to impress your friends and family.