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Halloween chocolate chip cookies with orange and black sprinkles and candy eyes arranged on a festive orange plate, perfect spooky treats for Halloween parties and trick-or-treaters

Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies

Spook-tacular Halloween chocolate chip cookies that are soft, chewy, and decorated with festive sprinkles and candy eyes. A fun, seasonal twist on a classic cookie that’s perfect for parties, trick-or-treating, or family traditions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 219
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar 67g
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 100g
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 186g
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1/2 –3/4 cup Halloween sprinkles
  • Candy eyes optional

Method
 

  1. Mix melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  2. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  3. Stir in flour, salt, and baking soda until just incorporated.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips and Halloween sprinkles.
  5. Scoop 2-tablespoon balls of dough, place on baking sheet, cover, and chill 1.5–2 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
  7. Bake chilled dough balls 11–13 minutes, until edges are golden and centers slightly soft.
  8. Immediately press candy eyes into warm cookies for spooky effect. Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Don’t skip chilling the dough – it prevents spreading and creates a chewy texture. Add candy eyes right after baking while cookies are warm for best adhesion.