Description
Poison Apple Candy Cookies are a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion. These cookies are decorated to resemble poison apples, making them both delicious and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup red candy melts
- 1/2 cup green candy melts
- 1/4 cup black sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Melt the red candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, then dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the melted candy.
- Drizzle the green candy melts over the red candy coating to create a stem effect.
- Sprinkle black sprinkles on top for a spooky finish.
Notes
- Make sure to let the cookies cool completely before dipping them in candy melts.
- You can use different colors of candy melts for a unique twist.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg