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.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, create an indentation in the center of each cookie.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Meanwhile, mix the raspberry jam with the red gel food coloring in a small bowl to create a 'bloody' filling.

Step 10

Once the cookies have cooled, spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of the jam mixture into the center of each indentation.

Step 11

Melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 15-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.

Step 12

Using a small piping bag or a fork, drizzle the melted chocolate over the cookies for a spooky effect.

Step 13

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

Serving size	(727.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2362.5

Total Fat 9.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 196mg	0%
Sodium 1158.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 520.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 281.8g
Protein 36.9g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 65.0mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 402.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.8%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 89.8%