Halloween Dessert Cookies
Easy and fun Halloween-themed cookies that are perfect for any spooky celebration. Get creative with shapes and decorations!
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup soft butter at room temperature
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
Optional Decorations
- store-bought frosting dye in various colors
- sprinkles in Halloween themes
- candy eyes
- mini chocolate chips for fangs
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, cream together soft butter and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in vanilla and egg until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are barely golden but the centers are still soft.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
Decorating
- Once cooled, decorate cookies with store-bought frosting and add sprinkles, candy eyes, and chocolate chips.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze undecorated cookies until ready to serve.