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Halloween Thumbprint Cookies with Scary Googly Eyes

Halloween Thumbprint Cookies with Scary Googly Eyes

Delicious chocolate thumbprint cookies decorated with vibrant candy melts and googly eyes for a fun Halloween treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookie
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • Wilton bright white candy melts
  • Wilton vibrant green candy melts
  • Wilton orange candy melts
  • Wilton purple candy melts
  • Wilton large red vein candy eyes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and press your thumb into the center of each cookie to create a thumbprint.
  • Immediately fill the thumbprints with your choice of candy melts.
  • Place candy eyes on top of the melted candy.
  • Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Keyword Halloween