Wackel Augen

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

2. In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until fully incorporated.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

6. Once chilled, remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.

7. Using the back of a spoon or your thumb, gently flatten each ball to create a cookie shape.

8. Press a white chocolate chip into the center of each cookie to serve as the eye's base.

9. Delicately place a tiny dot of red gel food coloring in the center of the white chocolate chip to mimic the eye's bloodshot effect.

10. Around the white chocolate chip "eye," press miniature chocolate chips into the dough to resemble eyelashes.

11. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until set but still soft.

12. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.