THE CAVENDER DIARY

Are y’all on Pinterest?

It’s the site where “mommy bloggers” share their ideas.

And me? Well, yes, I have to admit that I’m also guilty of occasionally browsing Pinterest for occasional inspiration. (Or…….PIN-spiration as they call it.)

My latest find; These über charming Black Cat Cookies.

They are soft, cake-like, and super easy to make. The best part; you don’t even need a cookie cutter. (Finally found a decent reason to buy those waxy candy corns too.)

Here’s what ya need:

• 1 Cup Butter – softened
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 1 Cup Brown Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 3 Tsps Vanilla Extract
• 3 1/2 Cups Flour
• 1 Cup Cocoa Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda

Mix the first 5 ingredients in a mixer on low untill blended. Sift the next 5 ingredients together and slowly add to the wet mixture 1 cup at a time, while continuing to mix on low. Once all the solids are well-combined, remove the dough from the bowl, wrap in wax paper, and chill for about 2 hours.

Roll the chilled dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and arrange on a Silpat covered baking sheet. I baked 6 at a time because I wasn’t sure how much they would spread. Not too much actually.

Use the bottom of a glass to press each ball flat.

You will ‘prolly wanna powder the glass bottom with a little cocoa to keep it from sticking.

Pinch the tops of the flattened dough circles into ears….

…and use a fork to press in whiskers,

’till they look something like this. Easy, right?

Bake – in a preheated 350 degree oven – for exactly 10 minutes.

When they come out of the oven, immediately press the candies into the warm cookies; 2 candy corn eyes and I used an M&M for the nose. (You could also add the candies before baking, but they will melt a little. It’s your choice…works either way)

Let the cookies cool on a baking rack and enjoy.

 Like I said,

PUURRRRRfect with a glass of milk.

Happy Halloween