Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Food coloring (orange, black, purple, green)
- Icing and edible decorations for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ¼ inch thickness. Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving space between each. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let cool on wire racks.
- Decorate cooled cookies with colored icing, edible glitter, and fun Halloween-themed toppings using piping bags or food-safe markers.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least one hour for best results.
- Use food coloring to match your spooky theme or experiment with different combinations.
- Decorate cookies before storing to ensure decorations stay fresh and vibrant.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg