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Easy Halloween Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 16 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Easy Halloween Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles are a festive and fun homemade treat perfect for celebrating Halloween. These not-too-sweet cookies feature a buttery, tender texture with colorful sprinkles pressed on top for extra charm. Made from simple pantry ingredients and requiring no chilling time, they’re quick to prepare and bake, making them ideal for a last-minute spooky celebration.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for flouring surface
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Topping

  • ½ cup Halloween sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a reusable baking mat to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and aerated, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla and almond extracts, mixing until fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing to combine. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all flour is incorporated.
  5. Roll Out Dough: Generously flour a clean surface and your rolling pin. Turn the dough out onto the floured surface and roll it out to about ½ inch thickness.
  6. Add Sprinkles: Evenly spread Halloween sprinkles over the rolled dough. Lightly press the sprinkles into the dough so they stick well but do not crush them.
  7. Cut Out Shapes: Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to cut desired shapes from the dough. Carefully transfer each cut cookie onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
  8. Re-roll Dough: Gather the remaining dough scraps, form into a ball, and roll out again on a floured surface. Repeat adding sprinkles and cutting shapes until all dough is used.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies tender.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a plate or storage container. Enjoy your festive Halloween treats!

Notes

  • These Halloween Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles are easy to make and perfect for a fun, festive treat without requiring chilling time.
  • Make sure to press the sprinkles lightly to prevent them from falling off during baking.
  • Use reusable baking mats as a sustainable alternative to parchment paper.
  • You can substitute almond extract with an equal amount of vanilla if you prefer.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

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