Description

These Halloween black and orange chocolate chip cookies are a festive, chewy twist on the classic cookie. With bold seasonal colors, rich chocolate chips, and easy prep, they’re perfect for Halloween parties, movie nights, or bake sales.

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Orange gel food coloring

Black gel food coloring

1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Halloween sprinkles (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Divide the dough evenly into two bowls. Add orange food coloring to one and black food coloring to the other. Mix until fully incorporated.
Fold chocolate chips into both colored doughs.
Take small portions of each color and roll together into a dough ball for a marbled effect. Place on the prepared baking sheets.
Top each cookie with extra chocolate chips or Halloween sprinkles if desired.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without altering dough texture.

Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking reduces spread and deepens color.

Swap chocolate chips with white chocolate or candy-coated chips for extra flair.

Store at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Microwave frozen cookies for 10 seconds to restore softness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 190
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 110mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg