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Halloween cookies

Delicious, soft Halloween cookies decorated with festive candies, perfect for the spooky season.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1.67 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch keeps cookies soft
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup orange M&Ms plus more for topping
  • 0.5 cup black M&Ms plus more for topping
  • 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus more for topping

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Brown the butter over medium heat in a saucepan until amber and fragrant, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla to the browned butter. Whisk until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Stir in the orange M&Ms, black M&Ms, and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  5. Using a 2-tablespoon scoop, form dough into balls, place on a tray, and flatten slightly.
  6. Refrigerate the dough for at least 4 hours or overnight to ensure proper spreading and flavor development.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough thoroughly and avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft and chewy.