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Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Halloween chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with festive mix-ins like Halloween-colored candies, spooky sprinkles, and candy eyes. Perfect for parties, baking with kids, or cozy Halloween nights, these cookies are a fun and delicious way to celebrate the season.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
  • Total Time: 25–30 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies, Halloween Treats
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Halloween-colored M&M’s or chocolate candies
  • 1/4 cup Halloween sprinkles
  • Candy eyes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips, Halloween candies, and sprinkles.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing evenly.
  8. Press a few extra candies or candy eyes on top of each dough ball.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are just set.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Add orange food coloring to the dough for extra Halloween flair.
  • Use dark cocoa powder for a chocolate cookie base.
  • Mini marshmallows or chopped candy bars make great mix-in variations.
  • Cookies can be frozen baked or unbaked for up to 2 months.
  • Store with a slice of bread in the container to keep cookies soft.

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