Black Cocoa Halloween Cookies
Halloween, a beloved holiday celebrated annually on October 31st, is a vibrant amalgamation of spooky fun and festive traditions. As the crisp autumn air engulfs the streets, children and adults alike eagerly don imaginative costumes, transforming into witches, vampires, superheroes, and ghastly creatures. With pumpkin-carving and eerie decorations adorning neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes enchanting and bewitching. Trick-or-treating, the quintessential Halloween activity, allows young ones to knock on doors, uttering the familiar phrase "trick or treat," as they eagerly anticipate a sweet bounty. Haunted houses and hayrides add an element of fright and exhilaration for those seeking adrenaline-charged thrills. Whether bobbing for apples, attending costume parties, or simply enjoying the horror movies within the comfort of your own home, Halloween provides a distinct opportunity for people to revel in the magic and mystery that surrounds this ghoulishly delightful holiday.
One of the most devilishly delicious treats to indulge in during the Halloween season are black cocoa cookies. These sinisterly dark cookies are a spooky twist on the classic chocolate cookie. Made with deep, rich black cocoa powder, these flavourful treats have an intense chocolate flavor that is enhanced by a hint of bitterness. The dark coloring gives them an eerie appearance, perfect for embracing the Halloween spirit.
Shaped like bats and ghosts, these black cocoa cookies become the star of any Halloween celebration. Sink your teeth into one of these wickedly delightful cookies and experience a sinful delight like no other.
Sift together the flour, cocoa powders, pinch of salt and icing sugar.
Add diced cold butter and with your hands crumb and combine the mix.
Add the vanilla extract and a tablespoon water, so that the dough comes together.
Wrap the dough in plastic foil and refrigerate for 10-20 minutes, enough to make the dough firmer.
Roll the cookie dough on a lightly floured surface into 4 mm thickness, then cut out desired shapes and place them on the lined baking sheet.
Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 180°C/356°F for 12 minutes, then let them cool down to room temperature and harden.
Black Cocoa Halloween Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powders, pinch of salt and icing sugar.
- Add diced cold butter and with your hands crumb and combine the mix.
- Add the vanilla extract and a tablespoon water, so that the dough comes together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic foil and refrigerate for 10-20 minutes, enough to make the dough firmer.
- Roll the cookie dough on a lightly floured surface into 4 mm thickness, then cut out desired shapes and place them on the lined baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 180°C for 12 minutes, then let them cool down to room temperature and harden.
