Description
Bat Silhouette Cookies are fun, spooky treats perfect for Halloween. These cookies feature bat-shaped silhouettes with a crisp, buttery texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Black food coloring (gel or liquid)
- Bat-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Add black food coloring until the dough reaches a deep black color.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use a bat-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a glossy finish, brush cookies with edible black glaze after baking.
- Adjust food coloring amount based on desired darkness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
