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Air Fryer Dark Halloween Cookies

Air Fryer Dark Halloween Cookies

5 from 3 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 16 Servings

Description

Cast a delicious spell this October with these decadent Air Fryer Dark Halloween Cookies, featuring a rich "black" cocoa base and spooky candy eyeballs. This quick recipe delivers perfectly fudgy centers and crisp edges in under 10 minutes, making it the ultimate festive treat for any haunt.

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup dark cocoa powder
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 large 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 orange M&Ms, either chocolate or reeses!
  • Candy “sprinkle” eyeballs, optional

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the ½ cup butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon vanilla, mix until combined and fluffy.
  • Mix ⅓ cup dark cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon dry instant coffee, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon baking soda. Slowly incorporate the 1 cup all-purpose 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 ½ cup orange M&Ms and Candy “sprinkle” eyeballs all over the tops of each dough ball.
  • Set cook time for 4-7 minutes set air fryer temperature to 320 degrees F, air fryer setting.
  • Take out of the air fryer, and let them cool. They will harden as they cool.

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: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 135mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 194IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg