Halloween Cocoa Cookies
Delicious Halloween Cocoa Cookies with a rich dark cocoa flavor and sweet orange glaze, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup black cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Orange glaze (powdered sugar, orange juice)
- Optional: black cocoa for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten the balls slightly with your hand.
- Bake for 28 to 32 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the orange glaze, mix powdered sugar with a little orange juice until you reach your desired consistency.
- Decorate the cookies as desired with the glaze or pipe jack-o-lantern faces.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Find it online: https://junorecipes.com/halloween-cocoa-cookies/