Hocus Pocus Halloween Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Base
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1 cup unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2/3 cup packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Decoration & Filling
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450g white frosting (one standard container)
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5 drops neon green gel food coloring
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Orange, green, and purple M&M candies
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick silicone baking mat. Separate the green, orange, and purple M&M's into a small bowl.
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In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
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Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well incorporated and smooth.
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Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to form a chocolate cookie dough.
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Fold half of the M&M candies into the dough, distributing them evenly.
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Shape the dough into 2-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. Press the remaining M&M's onto the top of each dough ball.
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Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Microwave the white frosting in a microwave-safe bowl for 15 seconds to soften. Stir in the neon green gel food coloring until achieving a vibrant green hue.
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Using a flavor injector, pierce the side of each cooled cookie and slowly inject the green frosting until the cookie top slightly cracks, creating a spooky effect.
# Notes:
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For a spookier effect, you can add a few drops of black food coloring to the cookie dough for an even darker base.
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Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.