Delightful Halloween Sugar Cookies
Celebrate Halloween with these charming sugar cookies that are perfect for family gatherings and festive parties. With their buttery sweetness, soft texture, and vibrant designs, these cookies are not only delicious but also a fun activity to create with loved ones. Whether you’re decorating ghosts or pumpkins, these treats will bring joy to your holiday celebrations!
- 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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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Royal icing for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder, stirring gently until just combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to shape your cookies.
- Place the cutouts on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Allow cooling before decorating with royal icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg