Description
Halloween sugar cookies are the perfect festive treat that brings joy to any gathering. These deliciously sweet cookies, adorned with colorful icing and playful decorations, not only delight the taste buds but also inspire creativity as you decorate them with loved ones. Ideal for parties or cozy nights in, this simple recipe will have you whipping up a batch in no time, making it a go-to dessert for celebrating the spooky season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Colorful icing for decoration
- Sprinkles or edible decorations
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center. Cool before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg