Description
Hocus Pocus Cookies are a festive, Halloween-themed treat featuring colorful chocolate chips, white chocolate, and crushed Oreos. These soft, chewy cookies offer a delightful mix of textures and flavors perfect for spooky celebrations or any fun occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup Halloween or colored chocolate chips (purple, orange, green)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed Oreos
- Halloween sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This creates a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined, adding moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute leavening and seasoning.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form the cookie dough without overworking it.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the Halloween or colored chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, crushed Oreos, and optional Halloween sprinkles for festive color and texture.
- Scoop Dough: Using a tablespoon-sized scoop, place balls of dough on the prepared baking sheet spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden while the centers remain soft, ensuring a chewy texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely to prevent sogginess.
Notes
- Customize these cookies for any holiday by changing the colors of chocolate chips and sprinkles.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to achieve thicker cookies.
