Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 tablespoons butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1½ tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Gel food coloring (orange)
- 60 Hershey's Kisses
- Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy; add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until well combined.
- Shape dough into a log, wrap it, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and slice dough into rounds.
- Bake cookies for 8-12 minutes, then cool slightly before transferring to a rack.
- Prepare frosting by creaming butter, then adding confectioners' sugar, cream, vanilla, and food coloring.
- Decorate cookies with frosting and top with Hershey's Kisses and sprinkles.
Last Step:
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Ensure butter is softened for better mixing.
Don’t skip the chilling step for better dough consistency.
Gel food coloring adds vibrant color perfect for decoration.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg