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Halloween cookies

Deliciously spooky Halloween cookies with colorful M&Ms, perfect for any Halloween celebration.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter preferably browned
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1.6667 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup orange M&Ms plus more for topping
  • 0.5 cup black M&Ms plus more for topping
  • 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus more for topping

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Brown the butter over medium heat in a saucepan until amber and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  2. Pour the browned butter into a mixing bowl, scraping in browned bits. Allow to cool slightly.
  3. Add the egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in orange M&Ms, black M&Ms, and chocolate chips.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, form dough into 16 mounds, roll into balls, and flatten halfway.
  7. Place on a tray, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  8. Preheat oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
  9. Arrange cookie dough on sheets, spaced at least 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Notes

You can customize the M&M colors for different holidays or themes.