Spooky Chocolate Cat Cookies
These delightful Spooky Chocolate Cat Cookies are the perfect treat for Halloween or any cat lover! Rich cocoa cookies form the base of these whimsical desserts, adorned with candy corn eyes and a spicy red hot nose. With a soft, chewy texture and a charming cat-like appearance, they are sure to be a hit at parties or as a fun family baking project. Gather around the kitchen, roll up your sleeves, and create these spooky delights to share with friends and family this season!
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Servings
400
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1 cup (softened)
sugar
1 cup (granulated)
brown sugar
1 cup (packed)
eggs
2 (large)
baking cocoa
1 cup (unsweetened)
vanilla extract
3 teaspoons (pure)
baking powder
1 teaspoon
baking soda
1 teaspoon
flour
3 1/2 cups (all-purpose)
candy corn
to taste
red hot cinnamon candies
to taste
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
3
Gradually mix in the baking powder, baking soda, and flour until a dough forms.
4
Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into a ball. Place the balls on a lined cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
5
Use the bottom of a glass to gently flatten each cookie ball, creating a round shape.
6
With your fingers, pinch the top of each flattened cookie to form little ears, giving each cookie an adorable cat-like appearance.
7
To create the face, gently press a fork on each side of the cookie to make whisker impressions.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the edges are set. Do not overbake so that they remain soft and chewy.
9
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press two candy corn pieces for the eyes and one red hot cinnamon candy for the nose into each cookie.
10
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
20g
Fat
55g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Spooky Chocolate Cat Cookies?
These are rich cocoa-based cookies shaped like cats, decorated with candy corn eyes and red hot cinnamon noses, perfect for Halloween.
What are the primary decorations for these cookies?
The cookies are decorated with candy corn for eyes and red hot cinnamon candies for the nose, with whiskers made using a fork.
What is the required oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How much butter is needed for the recipe?
The recipe requires 1 cup of softened butter.
What types of sugar are used in this recipe?
This recipe uses 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of packed brown sugar.
How many eggs are required?
You will need 2 large eggs for this cookie dough.
What kind of cocoa powder should I use?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of unsweetened baking cocoa.
How much vanilla extract is added?
The recipe specifies 3 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract.
What is the total amount of flour needed?
You will need 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour.
How much baking powder and baking soda are used?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
How should I prepare the cookie dough for baking?
Roll the dough into equal portions, form them into balls, and place them on a lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
How do I flatten the cookie balls?
Use the bottom of a glass to gently flatten each ball into a round shape before adding features.
How do I create the cat ears?
Pinch the top of each flattened cookie with your fingers to form two little ear shapes.
How are the whiskers made?
Gently press a fork on each side of the cookie dough to create whisker impressions.
What is the baking time for these cookies?
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes.
How do I know when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when the edges are set, but they should remain soft and chewy to the touch.
When should the eyes and nose be added?
Press the candy corn eyes and red hot nose into the cookies immediately after removing them from the oven while they are still soft.
What is used to represent the cat's nose?
One red hot cinnamon candy is used for the cat's nose.
What is used to represent the cat's eyes?
Two pieces of candy corn are used for the eyes.
What is the cooling process for these cookies?
Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
What is the texture of the Spooky Chocolate Cat Cookies?
They have a soft and chewy texture.
Are these cookies good for Halloween parties?
Yes, they are described as a perfect treat for Halloween parties or any cat lover.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each serving contains 400 calories.
What is the fat content per cookie?
Each cookie contains 20g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each cookie?
There are 55g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein is in these cookies?
Each cookie contains 3g of protein.
How many ingredients are in the recipe?
There are 11 ingredients listed in total for this recipe.
What type of cinnamon candies are recommended?
The recipe specifically calls for red hot cinnamon candies.
Is it a good project for families?
Yes, it is noted as being a fun family baking project.
Should I cream the butter and sugars together?
Yes, cream together the butter, sugars, eggs, cocoa, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and well combined.