Description
Zombie Brain Cookies are a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween. These cookies look like brains with their intricate red icing design.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Red gel food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
- Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Divide dough into 12 pieces and roll into balls.
- Flatten slightly and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and red food coloring to make icing.
- Pipe brain-like lines onto each cookie.
- Let icing set before serving.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too sticky.
- Use a piping bag with a small tip for best results.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
