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Description
Easy and festive Halloween cookies perfect for parties and seasonal celebrations. Get creative with decorating ideas and themed treats.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (orange, black, green)
- Decorating supplies (icing, sprinkles, candy eyes)
Instructions
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide dough and tint with desired Halloween colors.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough and cut into shapes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely on wire racks.
- Decorate with icing, sprinkles, and other festive toppings.
Notes
- Chill dough for easier handling.
- Use cookie cutters in Halloween shapes like pumpkins, ghosts, and bats.
- Experiment with different frosting colors and edible decorations.
- For gluten-free options, substitute with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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