Description
Halloween cookies are the perfect festive treat to celebrate the spooky season! Soft, chewy, and adorned with colorful icing, these cookies are not only delicious but also a fun activity for all ages. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy night in, these delightful cookies will bring smiles and sweet memories to your Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring gel (various colors)
- Decorative sprinkles or icing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide dough into sections; add food coloring gel as desired and knead gently.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg