Halloween Sugar Cookies
Celebrate Halloween with these delightful sugar cookies that are soft, buttery, and perfect for decorating! With their vibrant colors and fun shapes, they’re sure to bring joy to your festivities. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these cookies will be a hit at any gathering. Get ready to create sweet memories with family and friends!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- Decorating icing (store-bought or homemade)
- Sprinkles or edible glitter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Chill the dough in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cutouts on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely before decorating with icing and sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg