Description
Festive and delicious cookies combining cheesecake and chocolate, perfect for Halloween.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black food coloring (optional)
- Chocolate chips or Halloween-themed sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and black food coloring if using.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well incorporated.
- Fold in chocolate chips or sprinkles if desired.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.