Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Yes! You can chill the dough for up to 24 hours or freeze the dough balls for later. Just bake them straight from the freezer—add a minute or two to the baking time.

How should I store baked cookies?

Keep them in an airtight container at room temp for 3 to 5 days. You can also freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months.

Can I bake these without candy eyes?

Absolutely. You can decorate with more sprinkles or chocolate chips if you prefer. The eyes are just for fun!

Easy Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Easy Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies – Fun & Chewy Delight
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/3 cup granulated sugar (67 g); 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (100 g); 1 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (186 g); 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (any variety or chopped bars/M&Ms); 1/2–3/4 cup Halloween sprinkles; Candy eyes (optional)

Description

Soft, chewy Halloween chocolate chip cookies with festive sprinkles and optional candy eyes. Fun, freezer-friendly, and perfect for spooky season.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/3 cup granulated sugar (67 g)

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (100 g)

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (186 g)

1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (any variety or chopped bars/M&Ms)

1/2–3/4 cup Halloween sprinkles

Candy eyes (optional)

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Instructions

1. Mix melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.

2. Add vanilla and egg; mix until combined.

3. Add flour, salt, and baking soda; mix until just combined. Don’t over-mix.

4. Fold in chocolate chips and Halloween sprinkles with a spatula.

5. Scoop 2 tbsp dough balls onto parchment-lined baking sheet.

6. Cover and chill dough for 1.5–2 hours (or up to 24 hours).

7. Preheat oven to 350℉.

8. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on baking sheet.

9. Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are golden.

10. Immediately press in candy eyes after baking while cookies are still warm.

11. Let cool and enjoy.

Notes

Spoon and level flour for accurate measuring.

Use an ice cream scoop for even-sized cookies.

Chill dough before baking for best texture.

Candy eyes must be added while cookies are hot.

Can substitute dark brown sugar or salted butter (adjust salt to 1/4 tsp).

Store in airtight container 3–5 days, or freeze baked/unbaked up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Category: Halloween Recipes
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 219
Sugar: 23 g
Sodium: 111 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg