Witching Hour Cookie Spells

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup candy corn
• 1/2 cup crushed pretzels

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips, candy corn, and crushed pretzels.
7. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are soft.
9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.