Picture this: ghostly cupcakes with whimsical frosting that practically beg to be devoured, alongside devilishly delightful cookies that ignite the imagination. These Halloween dessert recipes are bound to be the highlight of your gathering! So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let’s whip up some spine-chilling sweets that will have everyone talking long after the last bite.
Hocus Pocus Binx Cookies
The chocolate cookies are simple, chewy, and slightly crispy. Make these spooky desserts for Halloween that your children will love.
Ingredients:
- 125 gm all-purpose flour
- 30 gm cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 150 gm granulated sugar
- 115 gm unsalted butter, softened
- 50 gm brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Sanding sugar (for rolling)
- 2 sliced almonds (for eyes)
- 2 green Cadbury Gems (for decoration)
- 2 brown Cadbury Gems (for decoration)
- Chocolate (for piping; use as needed)
Method:
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, butter, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat well.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 175°C. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop 24 portions of dough and reserve the rest. Roll portions into one-inch balls and coat in sanding sugar.
- Flatten each ball into a two-inch circle on the baking sheets.
- Roll reserved dough into 1/2-inch balls and place two on each circle for ears.
- Pinch the tops of the small balls to form triangles.
- Place sliced almonds on each circle for eyes.
- Bake at 175°C for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Melt chocolate in a small bowl in the microwave.
- Pipe chocolate on each almond and place a green Cadbury Gem on top.
- Add a dot for the nose using a brown Cadbury Gems and pipe two whiskers.
- Let chocolate set before serving.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to three days.
Enjoy your spooky cookies!
Monster Cookies
Monstrous looking but relatively healthy, these cookies are thoughtful additions to your Halloween party spread.
Ingredients:
- 150 gm all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 115 gm unsalted butter, softened
- 100 gm granulated sugar
- 75 gm brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 130 gm Cadbury Gems
- 50 gm peanuts (chopped)
- 50 gm rolled oats
- 50 gm pretzels (chopped)
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C.
- Arrange oven racks in the upper and lower thirds.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Slowly add dry ingredients; mix until combined.
- Fold in Cadbury Gems, peanuts, oats, and pretzels.
- Scoop 16 portions of dough (about 65 gm each) onto baking sheets, spaced 3 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with your hand.
- Bake at 175°C for 16-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cookies cool completely on sheets. Enjoy!
And let’s not forget those evergreen favorites like sizzling brownie with ice cream, chocolate mousse, or a chocolate tart. These classic desserts are always a hit during Halloween and can easily be dressed up to fit the spooky theme.
To optimize these traditional desserts for Halloween, try adding some fun decorations. For example, drizzle the chocolate mousse with orange and black sauces or top the sizzling brownie with ice cream shaped like a ghost. For the chocolate tart, you can create a spider web design with white chocolate or garnish it with candy eyes to give it that creepy factor. With a few simple tweaks, these timeless treats can become the stars of your Halloween celebration!