Spooky Chocolate Chip Cookies

Turn classic chocolate chip cookies into Halloween treats with spooky eyes and festive sprinkles!

30 min Serves 24 Medium American

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These spooky chocolate chip cookies have a chewy, tender texture from the unique shaping technique. Decorated with candy eyes and Halloween sprinkles, they're perfect for parties. Bake at 325°F for a soft center and golden edges.

Directions

Set oven to 325°F and line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment.

In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in egg, yolk, and vanilla.

Add dry ingredients to wet, mixing on low just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and half the sprinkles.

Scoop dough into large portions (about 3 tablespoons each or scant 1/4 cup). Roll into balls, then using fingertips, twist each ball apart into two rough halves. Place halves on sheet, jagged side up, 2 inches apart.

Bake for 12-14 minutes, rotating pans halfway, until edges are lightly golden and set but centers remain soft and puffy. Remove before they look fully done.

Right out of the oven, press candy eyes into each cookie (vary numbers). Sprinkle remaining sprinkles on top, gently pressing if needed.

Let cookies cool on sheets for 10-15 minutes, then move to a rack.