Description
Witch Hat Halloween Cookies are delightful treats combining peanut butter and whimsical charm, perfect for Halloween festivities.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- Purple gel food coloring
- 30 chocolate kisses or Hugs, carefully unwrapped
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and creamy peanut butter, mixing until smooth.
5. Gradually mix in purple gel food coloring until the dough is evenly tinted.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but centers are slightly soft.
9. Press a chocolate kiss or Hug into the center of each cookie immediately after removing from the oven.
10. Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg