Halloween Brownie Cookies with Reese's Cup Bats
If you're searching for the ultimate Halloween cookie recipe that's equal parts spooky and scrumptious, these Reese’s Bat Brownie Cookies are it!
Equipment
- Cookie Scoop
- Mixing Bowls
- Caraway Baking Sheet use code STACIE at checkout for 10% off your purchase!
- Parchment paper
- Silicone Spatula
Ingredients
For The Brownie Cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour 1:1 flour blend
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips melted with butter
For The Assembly
- 16 Reese's Cup cups unwrapped
- 12 Oreo's or chocolate sandwich cookies halved then cut each half in half again to make bat wings.
- 32 Candy eyes
- 1 tbsp Vanilla icing or use the cream from the sandwich cookies
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the butter and the chocolate chips together (microwave or stovetop) until smooth. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Add granulated sugar brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the melted mixture. Whisk until glossy and smooth.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold to combine.
- Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes so the cookies don't spread too thin. This ensures thick, bakery-style brownie cookies.
- Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon balls and place 2-inches apart on a lined baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake 9-11 minutes. Allow to cool on the pan before removing.
- Cool completely before decoration.
For Bat Cookie The Assembly
- Place one Reese's cup in the center of a cooled brownie cookie.
- Insert two "bat wings" on either side of the Reese's cup.
- Add a bit of cream or icing to a candy eye and stick it in the center. Then, follow with the next eye, as pictured.
- Repeat until all cookies have been completed.
Notes
Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
- Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 4 days
- Freeze undecorated brownie cookies for up to 2 months
- Assemble the bats the day of serving for best appearance
Estimated Nutrition Facts per Cookie (with Reese’s + Oreo + Eyes)
| Nutrient | Amount (Per Cookie) |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~235 kcal |
| Total Fat | ~13g |
| – Saturated Fat | ~6g |
| Cholesterol | ~35mg |
| Sodium | ~85mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | ~27g |
| – Sugars | ~19g |
| – Dietary Fiber | ~2g |
| Protein | ~3g |
Nutrition Breakdown Includes:
- 1 Reese’s snack-size cup (~88 cal, 5g fat, 9g sugar)
- 1/2 Oreo cookie (~27 cal, 1.3g fat, 3.5g sugar)
- Edible candy eyes (negligible, <5 cal)
- Fudgy brownie cookie base (~115 cal per cookie)