Description
Get ready to delight your family and friends with these vibrant Simple Halloween Cookies! Bursting with flavor and creativity, these easy-to-make cookies are perfect for any Halloween gathering. Decorate them with colorful icing and sprinkles for a fun activity that everyone can enjoy. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll create festive treats that spread joy and laughter this spooky season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (various colors)
- Decorative sprinkles (optional)
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 (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the dough into portions and add gel food coloring to achieve desired colors.
- Roll small balls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets; flatten slightly if desired.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Let cool on wire racks before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg