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Halloween Mummy Cookies

Fudgy Halloween Mummy Cookies for Spooky Sweet Fun

Delight in these Halloween Mummy Cookies, a fun and interactive treat perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Butter Melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar Can substitute with light brown sugar
  • 1 large Egg Use flax egg for vegan
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Optional if using whole egg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor
For the Fudgy Dough
  • 1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend if needed
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed for richer flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Use kosher salt
For the Vanilla Buttercream
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Milk Any type or non-dairy

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Prepare Butter - Melt butter and cool.
  2. Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients - Combine sugars, egg, yolk, vanilla, and cooled butter.
  3. Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients - Mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Step 4: Chill Dough - Refrigerate cookie dough for 30 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Preheat Oven - Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets.
  6. Step 6: Form Cookies - Roll dough into balls and place on sheets.
  7. Step 7: Bake - Bake for 9-10 minutes, cool on baking sheet.
  8. Step 8: Make Buttercream - Beat together all buttercream ingredients.
  9. Step 9: Decorate Cookies - Pipe buttercream and add candy eyes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cool melted butter before mixing. Chill dough for best texture. Use piping bag for precise decorating. Watch baking time for chewy centers. Store leftover dough in the fridge or freeze.

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