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Halloween Cookies

Halloween Cookies
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These Halloween Cookies are a fun, festive, and delicious treat perfect for the spooky season. Bursting with vibrant colors and playful shapes, they are easy to make and ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Customize decorations and flavors to capture the holiday spirit and impress your guests with professional-looking, kid-friendly cookies that bring festive joy to any Halloween gathering.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for vegan option)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (or natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup as a substitute)
  • 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Decorations

  • Food coloring (natural alternatives: beet juice, matcha powder, or standard food coloring)
  • Sprinkles
  • Decorative icing (homemade or store-bought royal icing)
  • Edible markers (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients carefully. Soften the butter to room temperature for easier mixing. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smoothly combined. Gradually add the flour and baking powder, mixing gently until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  3. Color and Shape Your Cookies: Separate the dough into portions if using food coloring; knead each portion with your desired color until evenly tinted. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters like pumpkins, bats, and ghosts to cut out shapes.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Place the cookies on the lined baking sheets, leaving space between each to allow for slight spreading. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  5. Decorate with Icing and Sprinkles: Once completely cool, decorate your Halloween Cookies with colorful icing, edible markers, and sprinkles. Get creative with designs that match your party’s spooky theme.

Notes

  • Chill dough before cutting to keep shapes sharp and prevent spreading in the oven.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
  • Remove cookies from the oven when edges are slightly golden to maintain a soft center.
  • Customize icing thickness: thicker for details, thinner for base layers.
  • Store cookies in airtight containers to keep them fresh and moist for days.

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