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jack o lantern chocolate sugar cookies recipe
Juanita A. Smith

Jack O Lantern Chocolate Sugar Cookies Recipe for Halloween Joy

Delicious chocolate sugar cookies shaped like jack o' lanterns.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Orange icing for decoration
  • Chocolate chips for eyes

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
  3. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
  4. In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
  6. Roll dough into balls and flatten slightly.
  7. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Let cool and decorate with orange icing and chocolate chips.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • Use different icing colors for variety.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.