Ingredients:

  • 225g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 150g light brown sugar, packed
  • 100g granulated white sugar
  • 2 large eggs, cold
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 tsp royal blue gel food coloring
  • 375g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 100g dark chocolate chips
  • 100g Halloween M&Ms
  • 50g mini pretzels, slightly crushed
  • 36 candy eyes

Instructions:

  1. Preheat and Prep: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. The Cold Creaming Method: In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the 225g cold, cubed butter with the brown and white sugars on medium high speed. Note: You are looking for a gritty paste, not a fluffy cream.
  3. Emulsify the Base: Add the 2 cold eggs one at a time, letting the first one incorporate before adding the next. Pour in the 1 tsp vanilla bean paste and 1/2 tsp royal blue gel.
  4. Achieve the Blue: Mix on medium speed until the color is vibrant and evenly distributed, making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.
  5. Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the 375g flour, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp sea salt.
  6. Combine Slowly: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the gluten.
  7. Hand Fold the Load: Fold in the 100g dark chocolate chips, 100g Halloween M&Ms, and 50g crushed pretzels. Note: Using a spatula preserves the pretzel chunks.
  8. Portion the Dough: Using a 3 tablespoon scoop, portion the dough into 18 large rounds and place them on the sheets, leaving 2 inches of space.
  9. The Precision Bake: Bake for 12 minutes. The edges should be just set while the centers appear soft and slightly underbaked.
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