Description
Get ready to conjure up some fun with these Spooky Halloween Cookies! Perfectly sweet and eerily decorated, these cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also for the eyes. With a buttery base and vibrant royal icing, they’re sure to steal the spotlight at your Halloween gatherings. Easy to make and delightful to decorate, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels who want to impress friends and family with festive flair.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Royal icing and food coloring for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Cover dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Use Halloween cookie cutters to cut shapes.
- Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool completely on wire racks before decorating with royal icing and food coloring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg