Description
Indulge in the spirit of Halloween with these Easy Halloween Sugar Cookies! Bursting with flavor and featuring a soft, chewy texture, these festive treats are perfect for decorating with vibrant colors and sharing with loved ones. Simple to make and irresistibly delicious, they’ll add a touch of magic to your holiday celebrations!
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Frosting for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes (optional).
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on wire racks before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg