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Halloween Cookies

120kcal
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 12 minutes
Total 32 minutes
Bake spooky and festive Halloween cookies with vibrant orange and black dough, finished with a sweet glaze for a perfect Halloween treat.
Servings 12 cookies
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • orange and black gel food coloring
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Equipment

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Add orange food coloring to one portion and black food coloring to the other, mixing until the colors are evenly distributed.
  6. Roll each portion of dough into small 1-inch balls, then press them together lightly to create two-toned cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cookies cool, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag for a festive finish.

Nutrition

Calories120kcalCarbohydrates17gProtein1gFat5gSaturated Fat3gPolyunsaturated Fat0.2gMonounsaturated Fat1.5gCholesterol20mgSodium50mgPotassium15mgFiber0.3gSugar10gVitamin A150IUCalcium10mgIron0.5mg

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors. Let cookies cool completely before glazing.

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