Description
Magical Hocus Pocus Cookies cast a spell of Halloween delight with their enchanting witch-inspired design. Dark chocolate and orange zest create a mystical flavor profile that will bewitch cookie enthusiasts and Halloween party guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
Sugars:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
Flavor and Add-ins:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring even heat distribution and easy cookie removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter-sugar mixture, whisking after each addition. Introduce vanilla extract and mix until completely integrated.
- Separately, combine flour, baking soda, and salt, sifting together to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even ingredient dispersion.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until a uniform dough forms. Gently incorporate chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion dough onto prepared baking sheets, maintaining approximately 2 inches between each cookie. Generously sprinkle Halloween-themed decorative sprinkles across the top of each cookie.
- Transfer baking sheets to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden edges as an indicator of doneness. Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Select room temperature butter to ensure smooth, even creaming with sugars for a perfectly tender cookie texture.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape during baking.
- Use festive Halloween sprinkles in orange, black, and purple to enhance the magical Hocus Pocus theme and create visual excitement.
- Swap chocolate chips with white chocolate or candy melts for a different flavor profile and added Halloween color contrast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 216
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg