Description
Delicious Halloween-themed thumbprint cookies filled with spooky treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Halloween-themed candy (like M&Ms or chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Form dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in each ball using your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with your chosen Halloween candy.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Use different candies for variety.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: halloween thumbprint cookies