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Halloween Sugar Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 15-18 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Celebrate Halloween with these soft and delicious Halloween Sugar Cookies, perfect for decorating with your favorite spooky designs. With a tender, buttery texture and a sweet vanilla flavor, these cookies are rolled to the ideal thickness for a soft center and crispy edges. They are chilled before baking to maintain their shape and baked to a golden finish, making them perfect for parties or festive treats.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Royal Icing:

  • 3 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp meringue powder
  • 5-6 Tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar at low speed until smooth. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl frequently to ensure even mixing.
  2. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract for about 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides again to combine everything well.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  4. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix at low speed until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl, about 1 1/2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl sides and bottom as needed.
  5. Roll Out Dough: Transfer the dough onto parchment paper. Place another sheet of parchment paper on top and roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. This thickness is key for a soft center in your cookies.
  6. Chill Dough: Place the rolled dough with parchment onto a cookie sheet and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour. For longer storage, wrap the cookie sheet in plastic wrap to prevent drying.
  7. Cut Shapes: After chilling, use cookie cutters to cut your desired shapes. Re-roll leftover scraps and continue cutting until all dough is used.
  8. Chill Cut Cookies: Arrange the cutouts on a parchment-lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Chill again for 10-15 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape.
  9. Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Bake the cookies for 8-9 minutes or until the bottom edges turn golden brown. Baking time may vary slightly based on cookie size; check for a golden bottom as a doneness indicator.
  10. Cool Cookies: Remove cookies from oven and transfer to a wire rack. Allow them to cool completely before decorating with icing or other toppings.

Notes

  • Rolling the dough to 1/4 inch thickness ensures a soft, tender cookie center.
  • Chilling the dough before and after cutting helps maintain cookie shape during baking.
  • Judging doneness by the bottom color prevents overbaking and keeps cookies soft.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy rolling and transfer.
  • Royal icing can be prepared with confectioner’s sugar, meringue powder, and water for decorating once cookies are completely cool.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (based on 18 cookies per batch)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Find it online: https://tastyrates.com/halloween-sugar-cookies-recipe/