Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Candy-eyes or chocolate chips for decoration (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place onto a baking sheet.
- Decorate the cookies with candy-eyes or chocolate chips, if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are set and slightly firm to the touch.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information: (per cookie assuming equal distribution of ingredients)
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- These Halloween cookies are chocolatey and rich in flavor.
- The cookies are soft and chewy with a slight crunch on the edges.
- The optional candy-eyes add a festive Halloween touch.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! The chocolate flavor is so rich and the candy-eyes make them perfect for Halloween."
- "I love how easy these cookies are to make, yet they taste like they came from a professional bakery."
- "These cookies are a great treat for a Halloween party or as a dessert for family."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use softened butter and not melted butter for the best results.
- Do not overbake the cookies; they should be slightly firm to the touch when removed from the oven. Overbaking will result in dry cookies.
