Vampire Cookies
Sink your teeth into these spooky and irresistibly sweet Vampire Cookies, the perfect treat for Halloween or any eerily fun occasion. These buttery thumbprint cookies feature a velvety "bloody" raspberry jam center, made even more gory with a touch of red gel food coloring. Topped with drizzles of decadent melted dark chocolate, these cookies are as eye-catching as they are delicious. Quick to make with just 20 minutes of prep, these soft and buttery bites deliver hauntingly good flavor while adding a playful, creepy twist to your dessert spread. Whether for a festive gathering, Halloween party, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, these luscious Vampire Cookies are sure to be a spine-chilling hit.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup raspberry jam
- 4 drops red gel food coloring
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into 24 equal portions and roll into balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
Bake the cookies for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Remove them from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets.
Meanwhile, mix the raspberry jam with the red gel food coloring in a small bowl to create a 'bloody' filling.
Once the cookies have cooled, spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of the jam mixture into the center of each indentation.
Melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 15-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
Using a small piping bag or a fork, drizzle the melted chocolate over the cookies for a spooky effect.
Allow the cookies to set for 15–20 minutes, or until the jam and chocolate are firm. Serve and enjoy your Vampire Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2362 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.9 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 1158 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 520.6 g | 189% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 281.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 403 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
