Description
Dark, fudgy chocolate cookies loaded with Reese’s Pieces, fall M&M’s, and candy eyeballs—these are the cookies that’ll steal your snack bowl and the show. Perfect for parties, trick-or-treat trays, or just a cozy night of scary movies. One bite and you’ll know: Halloween magic is real (and edible).
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup light brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 GF blend)
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¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process = darker!)
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup Reese’s Pieces (or M&M’s)
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½ cup fall-colored M&M’s
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½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
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Candy eyeballs (varied sizes)
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Halloween sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
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Cream butter + sugars for 2–3 min until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
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Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
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Combine dry mix into wet on low, just until streaks disappear (don’t overmix).
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Fold in Reese’s, M&M’s, and chips. Save a few for topping.
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Scoop dough (2 tbsp each) onto sheets, leaving 2″ space. Press eyeballs + sprinkles on top.
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Bake 10–12 min until edges are set but centers look soft.
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Cool 5 min on tray, then move to rack.
Notes
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Stack on a Halloween platter with plastic spiders or skeleton hands.
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Pair with milk, cider, or “witch’s brew” hot cocoa.
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Bag individually with orange + black ribbon for party favors.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10–12 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 Cal per cookie
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 28g