Description
Delight in these festive Funfetti Halloween Cookies, bursting with colorful sprinkles, chocolate chips, and vibrant food coloring. Soft, chewy, and perfect for Halloween parties or a fun seasonal treat, these cookies combine a creamy vanilla pudding base with a buttery dough to create a delightful bite every time.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3.4 oz package vanilla or white chocolate instant pudding mix
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 2 tablespoons milk
Add-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet and white chocolate chips combined
- 1/2 cup Halloween themed sprinkles
- Orange, green, and/or purple food coloring (drops as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Pudding Mix: To the butter and sugar mixture, add the egg, vanilla yogurt, and the dry vanilla or white chocolate instant pudding mix. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing slowly to avoid overworking the dough. Combine until just incorporated.
- Divide and Color Dough: Divide the dough into three equal portions. Add a few drops of orange, green, and/or purple food coloring separately to each portion. Mix gently but thoroughly to distribute the color evenly.
- Add Sprinkles and Chocolate Chips: To each colored dough portion, add a few tablespoons of Halloween-themed sprinkles and approximately 2/3 cup of the combined chocolate chips. Stir gently to distribute the mix-ins without breaking the color.
- Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheets: Using a rounded tablespoon, scoop cookie dough portions onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them adequately to allow for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake cookies at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for several minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and prevents breaking.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and smoother dough consistency.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to maintain tender cookies.
- Customize the sprinkles and food coloring to suit your preferred Halloween theme colors.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and for easier cleanup.
- For extra festive cookies, consider adding small candy eyes or themed toppings after baking while cookies are still warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximate)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
