Description
Hocus Pocus Cookies are delightful, colorful Halloween-themed treats featuring three vibrant dough colors—orange, green, and purple—swirled together into irresistible cookies studded with white chocolate chips and festive sprinkles. These soft, buttery cookies are perfect for celebrating the spooky season with a fun and flavorful twist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups butter, softened
- 2 cups white sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp cornstarch
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Coloring and Decorations
- Orange, green, and purple gel food coloring
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a stand mixer, beat the softened butter and white sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture in the cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to fully combine. Then stir in the vanilla extract to add flavor depth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt to ensure all leavening agents and seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet butter and sugar batter, mixing until fully combined but not overworked.
- Color the Dough: Divide the cookie dough evenly into three portions. Add orange gel food coloring to one, green to another, and purple to the last portion. Knead each color separately until the color is uniform.
- Form Cookies: Scoop two teaspoons of each colored dough, press the three colors together, and roll into balls. Flatten slightly, roll the edges in Halloween sprinkles, and press white chocolate chips onto the tops for a festive look.
- Chill Dough: Place the prepared dough balls in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes to help the cookies hold their shape while baking.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the chilled dough balls for 12-14 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for optimal creaming results.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without altering dough consistency.
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and maintain defined colors.
- Keep an eye on the cookies in the oven as baking times can vary depending on your oven.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
