Vampire Kiss Chocolate Cookies Recipe

These Vampire Kiss Chocolate Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for Halloween. Each cookie features a rich chocolate base with a cherry in the middle, creating a spooky yet delicious dessert that will impress your guests.

This recipe is simple to follow and results in cookies that are both visually striking and tasty. They are ideal for Halloween parties or as a fun baking project with kids.

Spooky Vampire Kiss Chocolate Cookies

These cookies are made with a soft chocolate dough that encases a cherry, creating a ‘vampire kiss’ effect. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 24 cookies.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
24 maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoons of dough and flatten them slightly in your hand. Place a cherry in the center of each piece of dough and wrap the dough around the cherry, sealing it completely.
Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Dust with Powdered Sugar: If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.