Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 cup Butter (unsalted, softened)
• 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon Black food coloring
• As needed for decoration Halloween-themed sprinkles or icing

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and continue beating until fully combined.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. 6

   Add the black food coloring and mix until the dough is evenly colored. If needed, add a little more food coloring to achieve a deep black color.

7. 7

   Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. 8

   Gently flatten each ball of dough with the back of a spoon or your hand to form cookie shapes.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. 11

    Once cooled, decorate the cookies with Halloween-themed sprinkles or icing as desired.

12. 12

    Serve and enjoy your spooky Halloween black cookies!