Description

Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Halloween cookies! Bursting with buttery richness and a hint of vanilla, these colorful treats are perfect for all your spooky celebrations. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they promise to bring joy to both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply enjoying a cozy night, these cookies will be the highlight of your Halloween festivities.

Ingredients

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2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
Festive sprinkles for decorating

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Gradually sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until fully combined.
Chill the dough in the fridge for about an hour.
Roll out chilled dough to ½ inch thickness on a floured surface and cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
Place on ungreased baking sheets with space between each cookie.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Allow cooling completely before decorating with icing and sprinkles.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 30g)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: - For added flavor, try incorporating pumpkin spice or almond extract into your dough. - Feel free to experiment with different cookie shapes or toppings like chocolate chips or nuts. - Store cookies in an airtight container or freeze them for longer shelf life.