Air Fryer Dark Halloween Cookies
Description
Air Fryer Dark Halloween Cookies -- Fall is finally here, and it's time to start baking all those holiday goodies! Check out this easy recipe for Air Fryer Dark Halloween Cookies. It'll be the perfect treat for your kids, their friends, or even for yourself! And best of all? You can make these in a matter of minutes without heating your kitchen with an oven.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup dark cocoa powder
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon dry instant coffee, optional
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup of orange M&Ms, either chocolate or reeses!
- Candy “sprinkle” eyeballs, optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla, mix until combined and fluffy.
- Mix dark cocoa powder, coffee powder, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Slowly incorporate the flour until everything is fully combined.
- Prepare the air fryer basket or tray by lining it with parchment paper.
- Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop 1 inch balls of dough about 2 inches apart in the basket or tray. Carefully place the orange M&Ms and candy eyeballs all over the tops of each dough ball.
- Air Fry for 4 to 7 minutes at 320 degrees F, air fryer setting.
- Take out of the air fryer, and let them cool. They will harden as they cool.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
Tips/Notes:
1. For a fun experience, serve with green, black, red, or purple milk! Just add food coloring to your milk.
2. These cookies pair great with ice cream. Heat the cookie in the microwave for 5-10 seconds, and each with your favorite ice cream for an ooey-gooey treat!
3. These cookies are super rich and fudgy. The coffee and the cinnamon enhance the chocolate flavor to be extra deep and delicious!
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.4mg