These cookies aren’t just another chocolate treat; they feature black cocoa powder, which gives them a unique taste and an eye-catching deep color that fits perfectly into the Halloween theme.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup black cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips if using.
Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form balls of dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack and decorate as desired.
