Introduction
Halloween just got a little darker and a lot more delicious with Spooky Bat-Shaped Chocolate Sandwich Cookies. These cookies feature rich chocolate biscuits sandwiched with creamy filling, then decorated to resemble mischievous little bats—perfect for a festive and fun Halloween dessert table.
These treats are as fun to make as they are to eat. The chocolate cookies are tender yet sturdy enough to hold the creamy filling, and with the bat decorations, they’re sure to impress kids and adults alike. Whether for a Halloween party, school event, or cozy home baking, these cookies are a must-have spooky sweet.
Why I Love This Recipe
I love this recipe because it’s a perfect blend of creativity and flavor. Making the bat shapes is a fun challenge, and decorating each cookie allows for unique designs—some spooky, some silly, all adorable. The chocolate sandwich cookie itself is rich, chocolatey, and tender, while the creamy filling adds just the right amount of sweetness.
It’s also a recipe that can involve the whole family—kids love cutting out bat shapes and adding eyes, while adults can enjoy the baking process and perfecting the chocolate flavor. Every time I make these, they’re an instant conversation starter and a showstopper on the dessert table.
Why This Is a Must-Try Dish
- Fun & festive: Bat shapes add Halloween flair.
- Chocolatey & creamy: Perfect balance of cookie and filling.
- Kid-friendly: Great activity for baking with children.
- Customizable: Change fillings or decorations for variety.
- Perfect for parties: Easy to serve, share, and enjoy.
Recipe Information
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Chilling Time: 1 hour
- Baking Time: 12–14 minutes per batch
- Total Time: ~1 hour 45 minutes
- Servings: 24 cookies (12 sandwiches)
- Calories: ~220 per cookie sandwich
- Course: Dessert
- Cuisine: American, Halloween-themed
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Filling
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Decoration (Optional)
- Candy eyes
- Melted white chocolate (for additional details)
- Black or purple sprinkles
Cooking Directions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough
- Beat butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add egg and vanilla; mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until dough forms.
- Chill the Dough
- Flatten dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Shape the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thickness.
- Use a bat-shaped cookie cutter to cut shapes.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet 1 inch apart.
- Bake
- Bake 12–14 minutes until edges are firm.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Filling
- Beat butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, then cream and vanilla.
- Beat until smooth and pipeable.
- Assemble Sandwiches
- Spread or pipe filling onto one cookie.
- Top with a second cookie to form a sandwich.
- Decorate
- Add candy eyes and drizzle with white chocolate or sprinkles to create spooky bat faces.
Step-by-Step Preparation Method
- Make dough → chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven → roll dough → cut bat shapes.
- Bake cookies → cool completely.
- Beat filling → pipe or spread between cookies.
- Decorate with candy eyes, chocolate drizzle, or sprinkles.
How to Serve
Serve on a Halloween-themed platter or individually wrap in clear treat bags tied with festive ribbons for a party favor. They’re also great for dessert tables alongside other Halloween treats.
Recipe Tips
- Chill dough thoroughly—makes cutting shapes easier and prevents spreading.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Add extra cocoa to the dough for richer chocolate flavor.
- Use a piping bag for neat filling application.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Variations
- Peanut Butter Filling: Replace vanilla filling with peanut butter frosting.
- Mint Chocolate Bats: Add peppermint extract to the filling.
- Mini Bats: Use small cookie cutters for bite-sized versions.
- Halloween Sprinkles: Decorate with orange or purple sprinkles for extra festivity.
- Double Chocolate: Mix chocolate chips into the cookie dough for more texture.
Freezing & Storage
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Freeze unfilled cookies for up to 2 months. Thaw completely, then assemble with filling.
Special Equipment Needed
- Bat-shaped cookie cutter
- Rolling pin
- Parchment-lined baking sheet
- Wire cooling rack
- Piping bag (optional)
Conclusion
Spooky Bat-Shaped Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are a perfect combination of chocolatey goodness, creamy filling, and festive Halloween fun. They’re easy to make, fun to decorate, and guaranteed to delight kids and adults alike. Whether for a party, gift, or just a seasonal treat at home, these cookies are a must-try Halloween dessert.
Spooky Bat-Shaped Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Description
Halloween just got a little darker and a lot more delicious with Spooky Bat-Shaped Chocolate Sandwich Cookies.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cookies
For the Filling
For Decoration (Optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Cookie Dough: Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla; mix until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until dough forms.
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Chill the Dough: Flatten dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Shape the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thickness. Use a bat-shaped cookie cutter to cut shapes. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet 1 inch apart.
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Bake: Bake 12–14 minutes until edges are firm. Cool completely on a wire rack.
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Prepare the Filling: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then cream and vanilla. Beat until smooth and pipeable.
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Assemble Sandwiches: Spread or pipe filling onto one cookie. Top with a second cookie to form a sandwich.
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Decorate: Add candy eyes and drizzle with white chocolate or sprinkles to create spooky bat faces.
