Spooky Chocolate Cat Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

3. 3

   Roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place them 3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Insert a wooden stick into the center of each cookie.

4. 4

   Flatten each cookie slightly with a glass dipped in sugar, then pinch the top to form cat ears. Use a fork to press whisker indentations into the sides of each cookie.

5. 5

   Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cookies are set. Immediately press a candy corn onto each cookie for the eyes and a Red Hot for the nose. Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.