Get ready to delight your family and friends with a batch of spooky and delicious Halloween Cookies! These treats are perfect for adding a touch of festivity to your home during the Halloween season. They are fun to make and even more delightful to enjoy. So, gather your ingredients and let’s start baking these festive cookies!
Title: Halloween Cookies
Ingredients:
– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Orange and black food coloring
– Assorted Halloween-themed sprinkles and decorations
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
6. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Add a few drops of orange food coloring to one portion and black food coloring to the other. Mix each until the color is fully incorporated.
7. Roll out each colored dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
8. Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough. Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each.
9. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once the cookies are cool, decorate them with assorted Halloween sprinkles and decorations using icing as glue to attach them.
These Halloween Cookies are not only delicious but also a fun and creative way to get into the Halloween spirit. Whether you’re hosting a party or just want to enjoy a festive treat at home, these cookies are sure to delight everyone who tries them. So, put on your favorite Halloween music, get out your cookie cutters, and have fun creating these spooktacular treats! Happy baking!
