Description
Embrace the festive spirit this Halloween with these delightful cookies that are perfect for all ages. With their vibrant colors and playful decorations, these Simple Halloween Cookies will transform your kitchen into a hub of joy and creativity. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy afternoon with the kids, each bite is sure to bring back cherished memories of trick-or-treating and pumpkin carving. Let’s create some sweet magic together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (as desired)
- Sprinkles or icing (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide dough into portions and add food coloring for festive hues.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, leaving space between each cookie, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool slightly before decorating with icing or sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg