Chocolate Halloween Cookies Recipe

Name: Chocolate Halloween Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies:; 1 cup white sugar; 2/3 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup milk; 1 egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup candy-coated peanut butter pieces (such as Reese's Pieces(R)); Frosting:; 3 tablespoons melted butter; 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup candy-coated peanut butter pieces (such as Reese's Pieces(R)), or to taste

Servings: persons

Cookies:
1 cup white sugar
2/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup candy-coated peanut butter pieces (such as Reese's Pieces(R))
Frosting:
3 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup candy-coated peanut butter pieces (such as Reese's Pieces(R)), or to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.

1449

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookies:, 1 cup white sugar, 2/3 cup butter, softened, 1/3 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Halloween Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Halloween Cookies

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