Description
Witch Hat Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for Halloween parties or cozy family gatherings. These enchanting cookies feature a crunchy base topped with creamy chocolate and colorful candy corn, offering a sweet yet slightly nutty flavor profile. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they are sure to be a hit at any festive event. Get ready to impress your guests with this whimsical dessert that captures the spirit of the season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup candy corn
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft.
- Press candy corn into the center of each cookie right after removing them from the oven. Allow cooling on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg