Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (orange, purple, green)
- Icing decorations (edible glitter, candies, food-safe markers)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; beat well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
- Divide dough into portions and tint with food coloring to create vibrant shades.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out shapes like bats, wands, and cauldrons with cookie cutters.
- Place shapes on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating with icing and edible glitter.
Notes
- Decorate cookies with edible glitter, candies, and food-safe markers for spooky effects.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Baking and Decorating
- Cuisine: Halloween Treats
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg