Werewolf Cookies
Bring a fun and spooky twist to your Halloween baking with these easy-to-make Werewolf Cookies, perfect for kids and festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Chocolate chips (to fold into the dough)
- Candy eyes (for decoration)
- Red icing (to create a ‘blood’ effect)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then add to the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Decorate cooled cookies with candy eyes and red icing for a spooky effect.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for the best texture. Substitute chocolate chips with your favorite mix-ins if desired.