🎃 The Best Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies 👻🍪

Celebrate spooky season with a batch of these irresistible Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies! Soft, chewy, and filled with gooey chocolate chips, they’re decorated with candy eyes and festive orange-and-black sprinkles for that perfect Halloween touch.

Ready in minutes and made in one bowl, these cookies are as fun to bake as they are to eat a sweet, spooky treat that’ll delight kids and adults alike!

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy & Quick – Less than 10 minutes of prep, one bowl, and no mixer required thanks to melted butter.
• Delicious Texture – Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside.
• Fun & Festive – Decorate with Halloween sprinkles and candy eyes for a spooky touch.
• Versatile – Perfect for parties, bake sales, gifting, or a quick homemade treat.

🛠 Tools You’ll Need

• Large bowl
• Spatula or large spoon
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
• Ice cream scoop (for even sizing)
• Measuring cups and spoons

🥄 Key Ingredients

• Melted Butter – Unsalted, or use salted butter and reduce added salt to ¼ tsp. 🧈
• Brown Sugar – Light preferred, dark adds richer flavor.
• Granulated Sugar – For sweetness and crispness.
• Vanilla Extract – Deepens the cookie flavor.
• Egg – Binds ingredients together.
• All-Purpose Flour – The cookie’s main structure.
• Salt – Balances sweetness.
• Baking Soda – Creates rise and chewiness.
• Chocolate Chips – Choose your favorite: semi-sweet, dark, milk, white, or chunks.
• Halloween Sprinkles – Black, orange, or purple for festive flair.
• Candy Eyes – The fun Halloween finishing touch! 👀

🍪 How to Make Easy Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Make Cookie Dough:
   In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and egg, mix well. Then add flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix until smooth — don’t overmix.
   Gently fold in chocolate chips and Halloween sprinkles.
2. Chill Dough:
   Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough (use an ice cream scoop for even size) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for 1.5 to 2 hours (up to 24 hours). Chilling is essential for the melted butter recipe.
3. Bake Cookies:
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange chilled dough balls 2 inches apart on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 11–13 minutes, until edges are golden.
4. Add Candy Eyes:
   Remove from oven and immediately press candy eyes onto hot cookies. Cool and enjoy!

💡 Tips for Success

• Chill the Dough:
  This prevents cookies from spreading too much and turning greasy.
• Measure Flour Accurately:
  Use the spoon-and-level method for perfect texture.
• Add Candy Eyes Immediately:
  They’ll stick best while cookies are still hot.
• Use a Scoop:
  Ensures consistent cookie size and even baking.

🆘 Cookie Troubleshooting Guide

Problem: My cookies spread too much or are greasy.
Likely Cause: Dough wasn’t chilled long enough.
Solution: Chill at least 1.5–2 hours to solidify the butter.

Problem: My cookies are dry or tough.
Likely Cause: Overmixing or overbaking.
Solution: Mix only until combined, and bake just until edges turn golden.

👩‍🍳 Pro Chef Tips

• Make Ahead Dough:
  Prepare dough up to a day in advance and refrigerate.
• Freezing:
  Freeze dough balls or baked cookies up to 3 months. Bake frozen dough with 5 extra minutes.
• Fun Variations:
  Add sprinkles and candy eyes to any cookie recipe.
  For “spider cookies,” drag melted chocolate chips with a toothpick to form spider legs. 🕷️

☕ Perfect Pairings: What to Enjoy with Your Halloween Cookies

• Cold Milk: Classic and comforting.
• Hot Chocolate: Perfect for chilly Halloween nights. ☕
• Apple Cider: Spiced warmth pairs beautifully with sweetness. 🍎
• Coffee: Light roast balances the cookie’s richness.

📦 How to Store

• Room Temperature: Keep in an airtight container 3–5 days.
• Freezer: Store baked or unbaked dough up to 3 months in airtight containers or freezer bags.

This complete guide guarantees perfect Easy Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies every time — festive, chewy, and irresistibly spooky! 🎃🍪

🎃 More Spooky Halloween Recipes to Try 👻

• 🕷️ Spooky Red Velvet Spider Cookies Soft, Chewy & Perfect for Halloween Nights 🎃
• 🎃 Irresistible Halloween Witch Hat Cookies Peanut Butter & Chocolate Magic 🧙‍♀️
• 🎃Easy Halloween Peanut Butter Spider Cookies 🕷️🥜
• 🎃Easy & Spooky Halloween Mummy Cookies 🍫👻

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