Halloween Sprinkle Cookies (Black Cocoa Cookies)
These Halloween Sprinkle Cookies are made with rich black cocoa, rolled in festive sprinkles, and baked until chewy. A quick small batch recipe for 12 cookies!!
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 85g
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar 67g
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed 50g
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup black cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 125g
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Halloween sprinkles as needed for rolling
- Eyes Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the slightly cooled melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
- Whisk in the egg until smooth.
- Add the black cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix with a spatula until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the cookie dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then coat with Halloween sprinkles.
- Arrange the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Notes:
- Use black cocoa powder for the darkest color.
- Avoid overbaking to keep the centers soft.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 197IUCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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