Best 2 Chocolate Halloween Cookies Recipes

Indulge in the spooky spirit of Halloween with our delectable chocolate cookies, a delightful treat that will cast a spell on your taste buds. These cookies are not just any ordinary dessert; they are a magical combination of rich chocolate flavor, festive Halloween shapes, and a hint of eerie deliciousness. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets behind these enchanting chocolate Halloween cookies and guide you through three irresistible variations: classic chocolate chip, mesmerizing pumpkin spice, and wickedly delicious red velvet. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic chocolate cookie, ensuring that every bite is a haunting delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 make a big difference in the taste of your cookies. Use a good-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate for the best results.
Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much. You can chill the dough for up to 2 hours before baking.
Bake the cookies at a moderate temperature: Baking the cookies at a moderate temperature will help them to bake evenly and prevent them from burning.
Let the cookies cool completely before decorating: Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before you decorate them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

These chocolate Halloween cookies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any Halloween party. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways to match your Halloween theme. So get creative and have fun making these spooky treats!