Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of childhood Halloweens with these Simple Halloween Cookies! Bursting with sweet, buttery flavor, these cookies are perfect for decorating and sharing at gatherings. Whether you’re crafting spooky shapes or festive designs, each cookie becomes a canvas for creativity. Easy to make and delightful to eat, they’ll fill your kitchen with heartwarming aromas that invite laughter and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Decorative icing or sprinkles (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg