Delicious Halloween Sugar Cookies
Get ready to delight in these festive Halloween sugar cookies, perfect for sharing at any spooky gathering! Soft, chewy, and beautifully decorated, these cookies capture the essence of Halloween with every bite. With simple ingredients and easy instructions, they’re fun to make with family or friends while creating sweet memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes for easier handling (optional).
- Scoop rounded balls onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on sheets before transferring to wire racks. Decorate with icing if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg