Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies
12 servings
40 minutes
Chocolate cookies for Halloween are not just a dessert but a true work of art inspired by the mystical atmosphere of the holiday. Its history begins in British cuisine, where unusual sweets have always been part of traditions. These cookies, resembling witch's fingers, create a spooky yet captivating effect. The crispy dough with hints of vanilla and cinnamon pairs perfectly with almonds, while melted chocolate adds depth to the flavor. It melts in your mouth, leaving a warm, slightly spicy aftertaste. Such cookies will be a centerpiece on the festive table, delighting both children and adults. They can be served as a standalone dessert or paired with a cup of hot cocoa to enhance the cozy feeling on a chilly autumn evening.
1
Beat the chocolate butter at room temperature with sugar and vanilla sugar for 5 minutes.
- Butter: 150 g
- Sugar: 200 g
- Vanilla sugar: 1 teaspoon
2
Add an egg and mix.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
3
Mix salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and flour, adding gradually while kneading the dough.
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: to taste
- Wheat flour: 400 g
4
It should be firm and non-sticky, but don't overdo the flour, or the cookies will be hard to shape. If there's too little flour, the cookies may spread too much in the oven.
5
Put in the refrigerator for half an hour.
6
Take a small piece of dough, roll it into a 'sausage' on the table with your hand. This is the base for the finger. Shape it like a finger.
7
Melt the chocolate, add a little water, and coat the nail area and fingertip.
- Almond: to taste
8
Place an almond on each finger and press down.
9
Bake the cookies for 20 minutes at 180 degrees.