Get ready to cast a spell in your kitchen with these enchanting Hocus Pocus Cookies! These colorful, festive cookies are the perfect treat for Halloween, with their vibrant orange, green, and purple hues and delightful white chocolate chips peeking through. Imagine biting into a cookie that not only looks magical but also melts in your mouth with buttery goodness and just the right amount of sweetness. The fun part? They’re easy to make and even more fun to decorate! Whether you're planning a spooky party or simply want to surprise your family with some homemade Halloween spirit, these cookies are sure to captivate everyone.
Let’s dive into the magic and whip up some Hocus Pocus Cookies!
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Cream softened butter and white sugar in a stand mixer until pale and airy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then blend in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cake flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
5. Slowly add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Divide the dough into three portions and knead in orange, green, and purple gel food coloring.
7. Roll about 2 teaspoons of each colored dough into balls and press them together to form a larger ball, then flatten slightly.
8. Roll the edges in Halloween sprinkles and press white chocolate chips into the top and sides.
9. Chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
10. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
11. Arrange dough balls on the baking sheet and bake for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are set.
12. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Store in an airtight container.
For an extra magical touch, try drizzling the baked cookies with melted white chocolate dyed in spooky colors like black or neon green. Not only will this add a dramatic flair, but it will also intensify the white chocolate flavor in each bite!
These Hocus Pocus Cookies are the perfect Halloween treat, combining fun colors, festive sprinkles, and the rich flavor of white chocolate into one delicious bite. They are easy to make and offer endless possibilities for creative decoration, whether you’re making them with kids or for a party. The soft, chewy texture with bursts of sweetness from the white chocolate and the crisp bite of sprinkles will have everyone under their spell. So, get your apron on and bring a little Halloween magic to your kitchen with these colorful, delightful cookies!