Halloween Sugar Cookies
Halloween sugar cookies are a festive delight that brings the spirit of the season right into your kitchen. These delectable treats feature soft, chewy centers and golden edges, perfect for sharing during spooky celebrations or cozy nights at home. Decorate them with vibrant icing to create fun shapes like ghosts and pumpkins, making them an exciting project for bakers of all ages. Enjoy the sweet aroma of vanilla and butter as you whip up these charming cookies that will surely become a Halloween tradition!
- 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 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 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 large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Optional: Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Roll out dough to ¼ inch thick on a floured surface; cut into festive shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating with icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg