Description
Halloween sugar cookies are a delightful way to celebrate the spooky season! Soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet vanilla flavor, these cookies are perfect for decorating with colorful icing and sprinkles. Gather your family and friends for a fun-filled baking experience that will create lasting memories. Whether enjoyed at a Halloween party or cozy family night, these whimsical treats are sure to bring smiles all around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick, cut shapes using cookie cutters.
- Bake on parchment-lined sheets for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on racks before decorating with royal icing.
- Prep Time: 20 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: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg