Halloween Cookies
Irresistible Halloween cookies that are fun to make, decorate, and share. Perfect for spooky parties, trick-or-treating, or cozy nights at home with family.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheets
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Glass (for flattening dough)
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
Decorations
- 3-5 cups confectioners’ sugar for icing
- decorating icing store-bought or homemade
- food coloring
- Halloween-themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare ungreased baking sheets.
- In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients into the butter mixture until combined.
- Roll dough into teaspoon-sized balls and place on baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Dip the bottom of a glass in sugar and gently flatten each dough ball.
- Bake 8–10 minutes or until cookies are golden at the edges. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Decorate cooled cookies with icing, food coloring, and sprinkles to create fun Halloween designs.
Notes
These cookies are perfect for decorating with kids. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze undecorated cookies for up to 2 months.