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Ghost Cookies

Delicious Ghost Cookies to Haunt Your Halloween Festivities

These enchanting Ghost Cookies, made with rich black cocoa, are a delightful treat perfect for Halloween celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level to prevent dryness
  • 0.75 cups Black Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed for different taste
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Do not substitute with baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Enhances rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter (melted and cooled) Can substitute with dairy-free butter
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Light or dark is suitable
  • 0.5 cups White Granulated Sugar Consider cane sugar for a natural option
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Imitation can be used but less impactful
  • 2 Large Eggs Room temperature works best
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips High-quality for best results
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream Can be replaced with coconut cream
  • 1 tube Black Writing Gel Food-safe version
  • 1 teaspoon White Food Dye Optional for brighter appearance

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Cookie sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ghost Cookies
  1. Sift together the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and set aside.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients with a hand mixer until creamy.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla to the mixture and blend until just combined.
  4. Combine the dry and wet ingredients until incorporated.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the cookie sheets.
  6. Scoop and roll the dough into balls, then roll in sugar.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set.
  8. Prepare ganache by heating cream and mixing with chocolate chips.
  9. Decorate cookies with ganache and black writing gel.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Measure accurately for best results and allow ingredients to reach room temperature before mixing.

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