Description
Delightful and festive spooky Halloween cookies perfect for seasonal celebrations and trick-or-treaters.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (optional, for decorating)
- Spooky cookie cutters (like ghosts, bats, and pumpkins)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy (about 3 to 5 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until the dough comes together, being careful not to overmix.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Use spooky cookie cutters to cut shapes from the rolled dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, until edges start to turn golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optional: Decorate with food coloring, icing, or other decorations once cooled.
Notes
Engage in quality time with family and friends while baking. You can experiment with flavors and create a fun tradition.