Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Halloween sugar cookies, a perfect blend of buttery goodness and vibrant decorations. These cookies are not just treats; they evoke cherished memories of childhood Halloween parties filled with laughter and creativity. Soft, sweet, and adorned with colorful icing and sprinkles, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Easy to make, they invite bakers of all skill levels to join in on the spooky fun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Sprinkles or edible glitter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- If desired, divide dough into bowls and add food coloring for different shades.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on lined baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating with icing and sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie ~25g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg