Freckles-n-Warts is a fun and spooky Halloween treat that kids and adults will love. These deliciously creepy cookies are made with chocolate chips, marshmallows, and gummy worms, creating a unique and tasty combination. The cookies are soft, chewy, and full of gooey surprises. Get ready to impress your guests with this spooky treat!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 20 gummy worms
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Remove from the oven and press a gummy worm into the center of each cookie while they are still warm.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your spooky Freckles-n-Warts cookies!
Interesting Facts
Freckles-n-Warts got its name from the combination of chocolate chips resembling freckles and the worm-like gummy warts on top of the cookies.
These cookies are perfect for Halloween parties and can be decorated with additional spooky elements like edible eyeballs or Halloween sprinkles.
The addition of mini marshmallows gives these cookies a unique soft and gooey texture.