Description
Halloween cookies are a delightful way to celebrate the spooky season! These vibrant, sugar-dusted treats are perfect for Halloween parties, family gatherings, or simply indulging your inner baker. With their festive shapes and customizable icing, they not only taste amazing but also bring joy and creativity to your kitchen. Get ready to fill your home with the tempting aroma of freshly baked cookies that will have everyone smiling with delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet ingredients while stirring until combined.
- Chill the dough covered in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut shapes using cookie cutters.
- Bake cookies on a parchment-lined sheet for 8–10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating with icing and sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg