Creating delicious Witch Hat Cookies is a straightforward process that consists of just a few simple steps. Follow this guide to make your magical cookies:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

5. Mix the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir until a dough forms, making sure there are no dry spots.

6. Shape the Cookies: Use a tablespoon to scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You can shape them into small circles if you prefer.

7. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm, and the cookies look set.

8. Cool the Cookies: Once done, remove them from the oven, allowing them to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

9. Decorate the Cookies: Once cooled, take the chocolate chips and press them onto the cookies’ center. Secure a piece of candy corn on top of the chocolate chip to form the point of the witch hat.

10. Add Final Touches: If desired, use green icing or colored chocolate to add additional decorations to the cookies.

Follow these simple steps, and you’ll have your whimsical Witch Hat Cookies ready to impress!