Description
These Fudgy Halloween Mummy Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for spooky celebrations. Soft, chocolatey cookies decorated with creamy frosting and fun candy eyes that kids will love to make and enjoy. The recipe is flexible with options for vegan and gluten-free substitutions, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Butter (Feel free to substitute with margarine or vegan butter)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (Can swap with coconut sugar)
- 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar (Light brown sugar can be used instead)
- 1 large Egg (For vegan option, use flax eggs)
- 1 large Egg Yolk (For vegan option, use additional flax eggs)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract (Using pure extract is recommended)
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version)
- ¾ cup Cocoa Powder (Choose unsweetened cocoa)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Frosting
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup Room Temperature Butter (Can replace with non-dairy butter)
- 2 tablespoons Milk (Use any plant-based milk for dairy-free option)
- Candy eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare melted butter: Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat and let it cool to room temperature to avoid cooking the eggs later.
- Mix sugars and butter: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar, whisking until the mixture is smooth and creamy for a well-incorporated base.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the egg and egg yolk along with vanilla extract, then whisk until fully combined and fluffy for a light texture.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, ensuring even distribution of leavening agents and cocoa.
- Mix wet and dry: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Chill the dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up for easier handling.
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Shape and bake cookies: Scoop dough and roll into balls, slightly flatten each, and place on the prepared tray leaving space between. Bake for 9-10 minutes, then let cool on the tray.
- Prepare frosting: Whip together powdered sugar, butter, and milk until smooth and creamy to create the frosting.
- Decorate cookies: Frost the cooled cookies with the prepared frosting and add candy eyes for a festive mummy appearance.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use flax eggs in place of eggs and vegan butter or margarine instead of butter.
- Gluten-free flour can substitute all-purpose flour to make the recipe gluten-free.
- You can swap granulated sugar with coconut sugar for a healthier alternative.
- Use plant-based milk to make the frosting dairy-free.
- Ensure the butter is room temperature before making frosting for smooth consistency.
- Do not overbake the cookies to keep them fudgy inside.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
