Slimeball Hi Hat Halloween Cookies
Whimsical cookies with a dark cocoa base, fluffy frosting, and a vibrant green candy melt coating for a spooky treat!
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing Bowls:
- Piping Bag
- Baking Sheets
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup Dixie Crystals sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups Dixie Crystals sugar for frosting
- 6 large egg whites room temperature
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract for frosting
- 8 ounces green candy melts
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil
- mini chocolate chips for eyes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting, combine sugar, egg whites, water, and cream of tartar in a heat-proof bowl. Whisk until foamy, then place over simmering water.
- Whisk until warm, then beat on high speed until stiff peaks form; add vanilla extract and mix briefly.
- Pipe frosting into cone shapes on top of each cookie.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set the frosting.
- Melt green candy melts and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Dip each cookie upside down into the melted coating, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place mini chocolate chips on the frosting for eyes while the coating is still wet.
- Refrigerate again to allow the coating to set completely.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.