BLACK CAT COOKIES

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These cute little cookies will make a great fun Halloween treat. The candy corn eyes take on a unique look when baked. Try this recipe for your little goblins! This cookie idea from Land O'Lakes.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c granulated sugar
1 c soft butter
3 large eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla
3 c all purpose flour
3/4 c unsweetened cocoa
1/2 tsp each of baking soda and baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
garnishes: candy corn and red cinnamon candies

Steps:

  • 1. Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat at medium speed until well mixed. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla; beat well.
  • 2. Combine all remaining ingredients except garnishes, in a medium bowl. Reduce speed to low , add flour mixture to butter mixture. Beat until well mixed. Divide dough in half. Shape each in a ball; flatten to 1/2 inch. Wrap in plastic wrap. Chill at least 1 hour.
  • 3. Heat oven to 350^. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one of the balls at a time( keep the other in the fridge)flatten to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with a 3-inch round cookie cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • 4. Using fingers, pinch up ears at top of each circle. Place 2 pieces candy corn onto cookies for eyes and 1 red cinnamon candy for nose. Press tines of fork on each side of cookie below eyes to form whiskers.
  • 5. Bake for 7-9 minutes or until cookies are set. Do not over bake. Let cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire cooling rack. --- Note: Use different color varieties of candy corn to make different colored eyes. You can use parchment paper on cookie sheets if desired for easy clean-up.

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