Description
These soft Halloween sugar cookies are easy to make and decorate. They are perfect for parties or treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Food coloring (orange, black, purple)
- Sprinkles or candy eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir until dough forms.
- Divide dough into portions. Add food coloring to each portion to create Halloween colors.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place them 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Flatten each ball slightly with your palm. Decorate with sprinkles or candy eyes.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Edges should be lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft to handle.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg