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Halloween Cookies

Halloween Cookies
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These Halloween Cookies are easy-to-make, festive, and delicious treats perfect for spooky celebrations. With a soft, buttery texture and customizable flavors, they bring seasonal charm to any party or event. Decorate them with colorful icing and fun shapes to delight guests of all ages.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Decorations

  • Food Coloring (as desired for decorating)
  • Decorative Icing and Sprinkles

Optional Variations

  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree and 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice (for pumpkin spice flavor)
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder or ¾ cup Chocolate Chips (for chocolate flavor)
  • Flax Eggs and Dairy-Free Butter (for vegan option)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients to ensure smooth baking. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it’s ready when your dough is mixed.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy; this creates the perfect base for soft cookies.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract to integrate flavor and moisture evenly.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder, then gradually add this to the wet mixture to form a smooth dough.
  5. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least an hour; chilling makes rolling and cutting shapes easier and prevents spreading during baking.
  6. Roll, Cut, and Decorate: Roll out your dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness, cut with Halloween-themed cookie cutters, then add food coloring or icing decorations as desired.
  7. Bake and Cool: Bake cookies on a parchment-lined tray for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then cool completely before decorating further or serving.

Notes

  • Chill Properly: Always chill dough to prevent cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Use Parchment Paper: It makes cleanup easier and helps cookies bake evenly.
  • Don’t Over Bake: Cookies continue to firm up after baking, so take them out when the edges begin to turn golden.
  • Decorate When Cool: To avoid melting icing or decorations, wait until cookies are at room temperature.
  • Store in Airtight Containers: Keeps your cookies fresh and soft longer.

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