Description
These Halloween cookies are the perfect treat for the spooky season. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they’re a hit with kids and adults alike. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or just want a festive sweet snack, these cookies are sure to delight.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Orange and black food coloring
- Halloween-themed sprinkles or candy eyes (optional)
- Royal icing or colored frosting for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, if using, and mix until combined.
- Mix the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Add color: Divide the dough if using food coloring and knead in desired colors.
- Shape and bake: Roll the dough into balls or use cookie cutters to create shapes. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Cool and decorate: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before decorating with icing, frosting, or sprinkles.
Notes
- Perfect for decorating with kids
- Dough can be made a day ahead and refrigerated
- Add cocoa powder for a chocolate variation
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
