Easy Halloween Sugar Cookies
Delicious and fun sugar cookies perfect for Halloween celebrations, decorated with vibrant icing and sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- Food coloring (green, orange, purple, black)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until incorporated.
- Combine the flour mixture into the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Color the dough by dividing it and mixing in food coloring.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into Halloween shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are slightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack and decorate with icing and sprinkles.
Notes
For best results, chill your dough adequately. Feel free to experiment with different flavors and decorations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Halloween, sugar cookies, dessert, party treats, baking