Creating Hocus Pocus Cookies is an enjoyable journey. Follow these simple steps to ensure that your cookies turn out delicious and enchanting:

1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until it becomes light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then, stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined. Do not over-mix.
6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips or your chosen add-ins for a delightful touch.
7. Scoop Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
8. Bake: Place the sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked; that’s okay!
9. Cool: Once removed from the oven, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Decorate: While the cookies cool, prepare your icing by mixing icing sugar with food coloring to create your desired colors. Use piping bags or small brushes to decorate the cookies with fun designs and sprinkles.

By following these steps, you will create a batch of delightful Hocus Pocus Cookies that are as magical to behold as they are to eat!