Spooky Halloween Cookies

Directions

1. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Set the oven to preheat to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), beat the butter and sugars together on medium-high speed for roughly 2 minutes until creamy. If desired, add a few drops of black food coloring and mix until combined.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix for another 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed after each addition, until fully incorporated.
6. Pour in the milk and mix until combined. Then fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press candy eyeballs into the top of each ball.
8. Bake for 11 minutes. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.