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Wickedly Dark Black Cocoa Halloween Cookies

Jet-black cocoa cookies with an intense chocolate flavor ????????. Perfect for spooky cut-outs like bats, pumpkins, and haunted houses, decorated with icing or sprinkles.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Halloween Treats
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup black cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp espresso powder optional
  • 2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Plastic wrap
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie cutters
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Whisk together flour, black cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Cream butter and shortening until fluffy (3–4 minutes).
  3. Add granulated and brown sugar, beat until well combined.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and espresso powder.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk/cream, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fold in mini chocolate chips if using.
  7. Divide dough into two, wrap in plastic, and chill at least 2 hours (or overnight).
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
  9. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness, cut with Halloween cookie cutters.
  10. Bake 8–10 minutes until edges are set. Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
  11. Decorate cooled cookies with icing, sprinkles, or Halloween candies.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 4IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading. Decorate with contrasting royal icing for spider webs, pumpkins, or ghosts. Cookies store up to 1 week in an airtight container or freeze for longer.

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