Chocolate sugar ghost cookies
Chocolate Sugar Ghost Cookies (Easy, Fun & Halloween Treat)
These chocolate sugar ghost cookies are rich, soft, and perfectly chocolatey with a rustic, bakery-style look. Flattened with sugar-dipped glass bottoms and topped with fluffy buttercream ghosts, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat.
Each cookie is finished with a swirl of white frosting shaped into a little ghost, complete with tiny black eyes—making them the perfect Halloween treat for parties, dessert tables, or baking with family.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fun and festive Halloween dessert
- Soft, rich chocolate sugar cookies
- Easy decorating with simple piping
- Perfect for parties or baking with kids
- Rustic, bakery-style look
Ingredients
Chocolate Sugar Cookies
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Rolling
- 1/4 cup sugar (for dipping glass)
Buttercream Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
Decoration
- Wilton candy eyes or Black decorating gel or mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
Instructions
1. Prep Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make Cookie Dough
In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Shape & Flatten
Roll dough into balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
Dip the bottom of a glass into sugar, then press each dough ball down to flatten into a rustic cookie shape.
4. Bake
Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until set.
Let cookies cool completely before decorating.
Buttercream Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat butter until smooth.
Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream. Mix until thick and fluffy.
Adjust consistency as needed—frosting should hold its shape for piping.
Decorate the Ghosts
Pipe a mound of white buttercream onto each cooled cookie, building it slightly tall to resemble a ghost shape.
Add two small black eyes using decorating gel or mini chocolate chips.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Bake Time: 8–10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 18–20 cookies
Tips for Best Results
- Dip the glass in sugar each time to prevent sticking
- Don’t overbake to keep cookies soft
- Let cookies cool completely before frosting
- Use thick frosting for better ghost shapes
Variations
- Add a little espresso powder to deepen chocolate flavor
- Use store-bought frosting for a shortcut
- Add sprinkles around the ghosts for extra fun
- Make mini cookies for bite-sized treats
Jennie’s Thoughts
These are one of those cookies that just make you smile when you see them. They’re not meant to be perfect, and that’s honestly what makes them so cute. The little ghost shapes are simple, but they turn out so fun every time.
I love how easy these are to decorate too. You don’t need to be precise—just pipe a little mound and add eyes, and suddenly you have the cutest Halloween cookies. They’re perfect for making with kids or just when you want something a little festive without a lot of effort.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Refrigerate if needed due to frosting
- Bring to room temperature before serving
These chocolate sugar ghost cookies are a fun, festive dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with easy, creative decorating. Perfect for Halloween and simple to make, they’re a charming treat that’s sure to stand out on any dessert table.
