Description
Delicious and spooky black cat cookies perfect for Halloween. These chocolate cookies are shaped like cats and easy to make.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Yellow M&Ms or candy eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and shape them into cat heads on the baking sheet.
- Press two yellow M&Ms or candy eyes for the eyes and shape ears with your fingers.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it’s too sticky.
- Use black icing for whiskers if desired.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
