Magical Black Cat Sugar Cookies
Delightful sugar cookies shaped like black cats, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- black food coloring (gel preferred)
Decorating Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar For decorating
- 1 tablespoon milk For decorating
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until no flour streaks remain.
- Add the black food coloring to the dough, mixing until you reach the desired darkness.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into cat shapes.
- Place the shapes on the lined baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are firm and centers are slightly soft.
- Cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
Decoration
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar with milk and adjust for desired consistency.
- Decorate cooled cookies with icing, adding eyes and whiskers as desired.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.