Description
Get ready to fill your home with the warm, inviting aroma of Halloween sugar cookies! These festive treats are not only fun to bake but also perfect for decorating with family and friends. With their delightful flavors and vibrant colors, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any Halloween gathering. Easy to make and customizable for various occasions, this recipe will bring joy to all ages!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about half an inch thick. Use cookie cutters for fun shapes.
- Place cut-out cookies on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks before decorating with icing and sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg