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Halloween chocolate chip cookies with orange and black sprinkles and candy eyes on parchment paper

Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies: The Ultimate Spooky Sweet Treat Guide

Festive Halloween chocolate chip cookies made with simple, wholesome ingredients. These chewy, buttery cookies are decorated with orange and black sprinkles and optional candy eyes for the ultimate spooky sweet treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 18 -20 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 219
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar 67g
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 100g
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 186g
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1/2 –3/4 cup Halloween sprinkles
  • Candy eyes optional

Method
 

  1. Combine melted butter with both sugars in a large bowl and mix until smooth and glossy.
  2. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. Gradually stir in flour, salt, and baking soda until just combined.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips and Halloween sprinkles.
  5. Scoop 2-tablespoon dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and chill 1.5–2 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Place chilled dough balls 2 inches apart and bake 11–13 minutes, until edges are golden and centers slightly soft.
  8. Press candy eyes onto warm cookies immediately after baking. Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Always chill the dough before baking to prevent spreading and ensure chewy texture. Add sprinkles just before shaping and candy eyes immediately after baking for best results.