🎃 Why I Fell in Love with These Halloween Ghost Cookies
Some treats break the rules… not because you eat just one, but because they make you smile before your first bite. These Halloween Ghost Cookies are tiny celebrations in every bite — little marshmallow ghosts dancing on the dough, chocolate that melts in the middle, and festive colors that bring joy to every cookie!
The first time I tried them, I couldn’t wait for them to fully bake… I took one warm from the oven, and it melted in my mouth like a sugary hug. From that moment, I knew I had to share them with the world.
✅ Ingredients for Halloween Ghost Cookies
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips or M&M’s (Halloween colors if possible)
- ¾ cup mini marshmallows
- Mini Hershey’s bars or chocolate chunks (optional)
- Black edible marker or melted chocolate for ghost faces
🧑🍳 How to Make Soft & Gooey Ghost Cookies
1. Mix Dry Ingredients
Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.
2. Cream Butter & Sugars
Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy and smooth.
3. Add Egg, Yolk & Vanilla
This combo adds extra chewiness — don’t skip the yolk!
4. Combine Wet + Dry Ingredients
Stir until a soft dough forms, then fold in chocolate chips and M&M’s.
5. Shape the Cookies
Roll dough into balls and place mini marshmallows on top before baking.
6. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 9–11 Minutes
Remove while still soft — cookies will set as they cool.
7. Decorate Ghost Faces
Once slightly cooled, use an edible marker or melted chocolate to add eyes and mouths. Press mini Hershey’s bars in while still warm if using.
🌟 Tips for Extra Soft & Gooey Cookies
- Slightly underbaked is perfect — don’t overbake.
- Chill dough 20 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Add Halloween sprinkles for a colorful party effect.
🎭 Variations
| Version | How to Make It |
|---|---|
| Spooky Chocolate Edition | Add cocoa powder to the dough & use white marshmallow ghosts. |
| Kids-Friendly Version | Replace ghost faces with candy eyes only. |
| Salty-Sweet Upgrade | Sprinkle sea salt on chocolate before it melts. |
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🎃 Why Soft Ghost Party Cookies Are More Than Just Cookies
These Soft Ghost Party Cookies aren’t just a treat — they’re a tiny Halloween celebration in every bite. Each cookie is a little show of joy and surprise, with dancing marshmallow ghosts, melty chocolate centers, and colorful Halloween candies that bring both fun and flavor to your table.
🕷️ A Bite-Sized Party of Fun
Every bite gives you a mix of soft, chewy cookie, gooey chocolate, and fluffy marshmallow — it’s a playful explosion of textures and tastes that’s perfect for kids and adults alike. These cookies aren’t just delicious, they’re little moments of happiness you can hold in your hand!
👻 Where Spooky Meets Sweet
From cute ghost faces to festive colors, these cookies capture the spirit of Halloween in a soft, delightful treat. They’re sophisticated enough to impress guests yet playful enough to enjoy with your little ghouls at home.
✍️ Written with love (and sticky marshmallow fingers) by Mimi 💛