For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder. To prevent the cookies from spreading too much, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Indulge in the spooky sweetness of Halloween with these decadent chocolate cookies, studded with colorful candy-coated peanut butter pieces and topped with a luscious chocolate frosting. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for ghouls and goblins of all ages!
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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). (Prep time: 5 minutes)
Recipe View 3 mins In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)
Recipe View 2 mins Beat in the milk, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined. (2 minutes)
Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. (2 minutes)
Recipe View 2 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)
Recipe View 5 mins Fold in 1 cup of candy-coated peanut butter pieces. (1 minute)
Recipe View 12 mins Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. (5 minutes)
Recipe View 30 mins Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft. (Bake time: 10-12 minutes)
Recipe View 2 mins Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. (Cooling time: 2-3 minutes)
Recipe View 3 mins While the cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth. (3 minutes)
Recipe View Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract, until the frosting is smooth and creamy. (5 minutes)
Recipe View Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them with the chocolate frosting and sprinkle with the remaining candy-coated peanut butter pieces. (10 minutes)
Recipe View Enjoy your spooky and delicious Chocolate Halloween Cookies!
For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder. To prevent the cookies from spreading too much, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Brice Stracke
Apr 2, 2025These are the best Halloween cookies I've ever had! I'll definitely be making them again next year.
Justice Balistreri
Mar 8, 2025These cookies were a huge hit at our Halloween party! The frosting is so rich and the Reese's Pieces add the perfect touch.
Syble Swaniawski
Mar 1, 2025I made these with my kids and they loved helping! The recipe was easy to follow and the cookies tasted amazing.