Alright, let’s talk vampire cookies! Don’t worry, they’re not as spooky as they sound. Once you sink your teeth into them, you’ll forget all about the eerie name. Imagine chocolate chip cookies sandwiched with icing and marshmallow – now that’s a sweet delight. They’re perfect for getting that sugar rush, especially during Halloween.
These cookies are all about the fun, whether you’re making them at home with your kids or in the classroom for a spooky Halloween bash. We’ve kept things simple by using store-bought ingredients, because the real joy is in assembling these treats, not slaving away in the kitchen. But hey, if you’re up for it, we’ve got a killer homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe waiting for you. And guess what? You can even whip up your own icing from scratch, like our delicious vanilla buttercream frosting.
Not a fan of almonds? No problem! You can get creative with your vampire fangs by using pieces of pretzels or frosted corn flakes instead.
Now, let’s talk cookie alternatives. While chocolate chip cookies are fantastic, you can switch things up with a simple sugar cookie. Add some colorful sprinkles to make your vampire sparkle. If you prefer a cookie where the icing flavor really shines, go for oatmeal cookies. And hey, Dracula might have a thing for peanut butter, so why not give peanut butter cookies a try too?
Here’s what you’ll need:
Vampire Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 tube chocolate chip cookie dough
- 1 can vanilla frosting
- Red food coloring
- Mini marshmallows
- Slivered almonds
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll the cookie dough into 1 ½-inch balls and place them on the baking sheets. Bake until they turn golden, about 12 minutes. Let them cool completely, then cut each cookie in half.
- Step 2: Add a few drops of red food coloring to the vanilla frosting and mix until smooth. Spread a thin layer of red frosting onto each cookie half.
- Step 3: Place mini marshmallows around the rounded edges of half of the cookie halves. Then, place the remaining halves on top, and stick a slivered almond on each side to create the fangs. Enjoy your spooky treats!