Halloween Sugar Cookies
Halloween sugar cookies are the perfect festive treat to bring joy and creativity to your celebrations. With their vibrant colors and delightful flavors, these cookies not only look great but also taste amazing. Bake a batch with your family and enjoy the laughter and memories that come from decorating these spooky delights!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- If desired, chill the dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; centers should remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg