Chocolate Vampire Cookies Delight (Printable Version)

Chewy chocolate cookies featuring candy fangs and red gel icing for a spooky, festive twist.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins & Decorations

10 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
11 - 48 small candy fangs or white jelly beans
12 - 1/4 cup red gel icing

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
06 - Fold chocolate chips into dough using a spatula or wooden spoon.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
09 - Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
10 - While cookies are still slightly warm, gently press two candy fangs or jelly beans into each cookie to resemble vampire fangs.
11 - Use red gel icing to pipe blood around the fangs for dramatic effect. Allow icing to set completely before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look wicked impressive but come together faster than you'd expect—no fancy decorating skills required.
  • That contrast between the fudgy center and crispy edges is genuinely addictive, making it hard to stop at just one.
  • Kids and adults both get a kick out of the vampire theme, turning cookies into a conversation starter instead of an afterthought.
02 -
  • The baking time is tight—a minute or two too long and you lose that chewy center that makes these special, so set a timer and don't wander off.
  • Pressing the fangs in while the cookies are still warm is non-negotiable; do it too early and they melt, too late and they won't stay put.
  • Red gel icing is your friend here because it won't spread and bleed like liquid food coloring would, keeping those vampire vibes clean and defined.
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix faster and more evenly, so take the butter and eggs out of the fridge 30 minutes before you start—it genuinely makes a difference in texture.
  • Don't skip the parchment paper; it's the easiest way to guarantee the bottoms brown evenly without burning, and cleanup is instant.
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